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News: Driver fatally strikes pedestrian in Congress Park 

Written by Dormer Harpring reviewed by KC Harping. January 16, 2026Accidents In the News

DENVER, CO – A pedestrian died after getting hit by a driver in Congress Park on Thursday evening, according to Denver Police.

Police first announced the pedestrian collision at 7:15 p.m., saying it happened in the 1100th block of South Colorado Boulevard.

Police did not confirm if this was a hit-and-run crash, nor did they release the victim’s name.

Updates, including reports of pending charges, will be provided after our team learns more.

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