A driver struck and killed a man in a wheelchair Friday morning after allegedly running a red light in Denver’s West Colfax neighborhood, police said.
The incident occurred at West Colfax Avenue and North Irving Street, Denver police tweeted just before 7:30 a.m.
Police said the driver ran a red light, hitting the man in the wheelchair. The victim was transported to the hospital, where he later died.
The driver, who was not identified, was cited for careless driving resulting in death, police said.
UPDATE: The adult male victim, who made use of a wheelchair, was transported to the hospital & pronounced deceased after being struck by the motorist, who remained on scene. Investigation found the motorist ran a red light; he was cited for careless driving resulting in death.
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice)
