Pedestrian Dead In Collision, 56th Avenue In Denver Closed: Police

DENVER, CO —A pedestrian died in a crash at 56th Avenue near Peña Boulevard, Denver police confirmed to Patch Wednesday.

The adult male pedestrian stepped off the median onto the avenue when a vehicle heading west struck him, police said.

The victim died immediately and the driver of the vehicle stayed on the scene, according to police.

Westbound 56th Avenue is closed at Tower Road as officials investigate.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.