News: Train fatally strikes pedestrian in NE Denver 

K.C. Harpring

personal injury Attorney

NORTHEAST DENVER, CO – A train struck and killed a pedestrian along the tracks at Smith Road and Quebec Street Monday afternoon. 

Denver Police first announced this wreck after 4:15 p.m. After arriving, first responders and crews shut down the northbound Quebec Street and Smith Road connector to allow for routine scene clearance and investigation. 

HEADS UP: #DPD is investigating a fatal crash involving a Pedestrian and a Train at Smith Road and Quebec. The NB Quebec ramp to Smith Road is closed. Alternate routes advised. pic.twitter.com/5ccbTkiG9Y

— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) January 20, 2025

At this time, officers have not stated the events that led to this collision and have not released the victim’s name. 

Additional information will be provided in an updated news blog post once the latest developments are confirmed. 

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