News: 1 seriously hurt in Labor Day hit-and-run along Barnum Park

K.C. Harpring

personal injury Attorney

DENVER, CO – One person was seriously hurt in a hit-and-run crash that happened along Barnum Park on Labor Day, Denver police said.

#TRAFFIC: #DPD is investigating a hit and run traffic crash at N Federal Blvd/W 6th Ave involving two motorists. One driver fled the scene on foot. One person was transported to the hospital with a serious leg injury. NB Federal is closed at 6th. Alternate routes advised. #Denver pic.twitter.com/PHCuZSbOxu

— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) September 1, 2025

Police said the hit-and-run crash took place after 5 a.m. at the intersection of Federal Boulevard and West 6th Avenue. The suspect fled the scene prior to officers and EMS crews arriving.

Upon arrival, medical personnel transported one person to a hospital for treatment of a serious leg injury.

Officers closed the northbound portion of the intersection temporarily so crews could clean up debris from the crash.

Police are continuing to investigate all details that led to the collision.

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