DENVER — Police closed down both directions of East Hampden Avenue at South Galena Street early Thursday after a person was struck by an SUV while crossing the street.
The collision occurred around 4:15 a.m.
Police said the victim suffered serious head injuries. The driver of the SUV stayed at the scene and was cooperating with the investigation.
@DenverPolice investigating a auto vs pedestrian on Hampden at Galena. East and West bound closed on Hampden/Havana. Serious head injuries. Driver remained on scene and is cooperating with PD. @DenverChannel @Denver7Traffic pic.twitter.com/W2mISi1ODO
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Police said the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk at the time.
Hampden was back open by about 6 a.m.
