Colorado State Patrol Seeks Witnesses in Adams County Hit-and-Run Involving Bicyclist

Description: Colorado State Patrol is seeking witnesses after a bicyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash at 72nd Avenue and Pecos Street in Adams County on June 3. Investigators are looking for a dark blue or black 2014-2016 Jeep Wrangler and ask anyone with information to call 303-239-4501 and reference case VC260161. Read the full Press release from Colorado State Patrol Public Affairs Office...

Colorado State Patrol is Seeking Witnesses 

Serious Injury Hit and Run Crash

(Adams County, COLORADO) – On June 3, 2026, at about 5:01 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to the intersection of 72nd Avenue and Pecos Street for a reported automobile vs. pedestrian crash involving a bicyclist and a dark blue or black Jeep Wrangler.

When troopers arrived on the scene, they spoke with a 61-year-old male who was riding his bicycle northbound through the intersection, with the "walk" sign activated. Shortly after the bicyclist entered the crosswalk, the Jeep Wrangler attempted a right turn from eastbound 72nd Avenue to southbound Pecos Street and struck the bicyclist in the roadway. Following, the Jeep Wrangler stopped, reversed, and drove around the pedestrian, fleeing the scene.

The Colorado State Patrol is asking for any witnesses or anyone who may know the whereabouts of a 2014 to 2016 dark blue or black Jeep Wrangler with damage to one of the foglight housings on the front bumper. If anyone has any information, please contact the Colorado State Patrol Denver Communications Center at 303-239-4501 and reference case number VC260161. Be prepared to leave your name and contact information, so investigators can contact you.

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