News: Pedestrian seriously hurt in hit-and-run crash in Westwood 

K.C. Harpring

personal injury Attorney

DENVER, CO – A pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash that happened in the Westwood neighborhood on Sunday, Denver Police said. 

#Traffic : #DPD Officers are investigating a hit and run traffic crash with serious injury involving a motorist and pedestrian in the 4600 block and W Tennessee Ave. One person was transported to a local hospital. Expect delays in the area.#Denver pic.twitter.com/vdahdUttSh

— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) May 11, 2026

Police reported the crash at 10:20 p.m., saying the pedestrian was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle on the 4600th block of West Tennessee Avenue. 

EMS crews took the pedestrian to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries. 

Police did not report any lane closures, but told drivers to expect delays as they worked to clear the area. 

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