Denver police have arrested a motorcyclist on suspicion of vehicular homicide after the rider allegedly crashed into a parked car, killing a motorcycle passenger who was thrown from the bike.
The names and genders of the suspect and victim have not been released. The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, Denver police tweeted Thursday.
ALERT: Just after 11PM on 8/14/19, responded to the area of N Elm & E Colfax to investigate a motorcycle vs parked car crash. Motorcycle passenger was pronounced deceased on scene. Driver was transported to hospital and arrested for vehicular homicide, investigation of DUI.
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice)
The crash happened around 11 p.m. Wednesday in the area of North Elm Street and East Colfax Avenue.
The suspect was taken to a hospital and arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide and drunken driving, the tweet said.
Check back for updates on this breaking news story.
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