On June 16th, 2020, at about 9:30 p.m., Aurora Police Officers were dispatched to the area of S. Salem Street and E. Mississippi Avenue for a person laying in the street. When they arrived, they found an adult male unconscious in the roadway. The male was transported to the hospital where he tragically succumbed to his injuries. The victim’s name will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office.
Aurora Police Department Traffic Section investigated the scene and determined the victim was crossing E. Mississippi Avenue, in the middle of the block, when he was struck by a tan SUV that then fled the scene. As the victim lay in the street, he was again struck by another unidentified vehicle, possibly a red/burgundy truck, that also fled the scene. At this time the suspects and their vehicles remain unidentified.
Anyone who has information about this incident is asked to call Detective Ragain at 303.739.6351 or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters may be eligible for up to a $2,000 reward.
Detective Faith R. Goodrich
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720.432.5095