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News: Driver seriously hurt after SUV crashes into Platte River in Denver  

Written by Dormer Harpring reviewed by KC Harping. May 20, 2026Accidents In the News

DENVER, CO – A driver suffered serious injuries after crashing their SUV into the Platte River on Tuesday, Denver7 reports.

The single-SUV collision occurred off the intersection of South Platte River Drive and West Evans Avenue and left the SUV completely submerged.

Denver fire crews had to free the driver from the SUV before EMS personnel took them to the hospital for treatment.

Denver Police are working to determine the events that led to the single-SUV collision.

We will add updates as soon as we learn more.

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