News UPDATE: Pedestrian’s life claimed in crash near Rude Park 

DENVER, CO – A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle south of Rude Park has succumbed to fatal wounds Thursday afternoon, Denver Police confirmed. 

#TRAFFIC: #DPD is investigating a traffic crash with serious injuries involving a motorist and a pedestrian at 10th and Federal. Federal is closed both directions. The motorist remained on scene. Alternate routes advised. #Denver pic.twitter.com/2teuWPKulD

— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) November 30, 2023

The crash was reported before 12:30 p.m. at the West 10th Avenue and Federal Boulevard intersection. Police announced the fatality at 2:09 p.m. 

Denver Police have not disclosed the victim’s identity but did say their name will be released by the office of the medical examiner pending notification of next of kin. 

The driver remained at the scene. There have been no mentions of charges at this time. 

The north and southbound lanes were closed temporarily and later reopened. 

The circumstances leading up to this crash are under investigation. 

Updates will be provided should more details come to light. 

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