A pedestrian was killed in a crash with a Regional Transportation District practice within the 600 block of Mariposa Avenue on Thursday evening, in response to the Denver Police Division.
The male pedestrian, whose age was not instantly obtainable, was pronounced lifeless on the scene, in response to Denver police.
No accidents had been reported by the practice operator or clients aboard the practice, RTD spokesperson Pauline Haberman stated.
HEADS UP: #DPD is investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian and a lightweight rail practice within the 600 block of Mariposa. The pedestrian was pronounced on scene. Anticipate delays within the space. Alternate routes suggested. #Denver pic.twitter.com/bsZvFLS3Ba
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) November 17, 2023
The crash was reported at 6:30 p.m. as an individual trespassing on the tracks who “made contact” with an H Line practice close to the RTD practice yard at Sixth Avenue and Mariposa Avenue, Haberman stated.
RTD quickly suspended service on the D, E and H traces as a result of crash earlier than implementing bus shuttles on the traces.
All D, E and H line trains are stopped at their nearest stations and no trains are shifting north of Broadway, Haberman stated. The L Line is working by means of the downtown loop and the W Line is working on a standard schedule.
Bus shuttle service is being prolonged to Auraria West, Haberman stated, and clients who want to achieve the I-25/Broadway station from downtown ought to take the W Line to Auraria West and the shuttle to Broadway. Extra details about delays and repair alerts is out there online.
This can be a growing story.
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