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Denver, CO (June 30, 2020) – On June 28, the Denver Police Department responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Devonshire Boulevard.

Reports from the DPD show that a pedestrian was walking down Devonshire Boulevard, at approximately 10:50 p.m., when they were struck by a vehicle just south of Rainbow Drive. The pedestrian, who was described as a 26-year-old Hispanic male, was critically injured in the accident. The man was rushed to Denver Health Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. At this time, police are investigating the collision.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man killed in this accident.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Colorado

Colorado, like most other states, remains proactive in protecting pedestrians and bicyclists traveling along our roads. Although laws are constantly enacted to guide travelers throughout the state, we continue to see innocent people victimized by careless and reckless drivers. Thousands of pedestrians are injured in collisions throughout our state each year. Although we would like to think that most victims make it out of their accidents uninjured, this is not always the case.

Every year, numerous people lose their lives in pedestrian accidents throughout Colorado. Many accidents are preventable, yet we continue to see the overwhelming consequences of distracted and reckless drivers. When victims lose their lives in pedestrian accidents, families are often left to grieve their unexpected loss. When pedestrians are killed in accidents caused by negligent drivers, their families should reach out to a Colorado wrongful death lawyers as soon as possible. Families may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate some of the financial burdens they face moving forward.

Burg Simpson’s accident attorney Colorado pedestrian has extensive experience protecting the legal rights of families who have lost loved ones in accidents due to the negligence of others. Our law firm is committed to helping those harmed rebuild their lives after having their loved ones taken away due to an accident. Our attorney has extensive resources, a nationwide reputation, and a proven track record of success helping victims and their families. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Colorado at (888) 895-2080 to explore legal options available for you.

Note: Independent sources were used in the creation of this post.  These sources include news reports, police reports, eye-witness reports, social media reports, and first-hand accounts about the injury accident. For that reason, the facts pertaining to the specific events surrounding this accident have not been independently verified by our writing team. If there is any information that is not correct about a specific incident or if you would prefer that the post be removed, please reach out to us as soon as possible so that we can make the correction or remove the post.  

Disclaimer: At the personal injury law firm of Burg Simpson, we have made it our mission to give back to our local community members. We have dedicated our careers to changing peoples’ lives for the better by fighting for them in court to ensure that they receive fair and full compensation for their injuries and damages after suffering an injury.  We hope these posts will help bring awareness to the dangers of driving and will remind members of our communities to practice safer driving habits and take the necessary precautions to prevent being injured. This is not a solicitation for business. The information in this post should not be misconstrued as medical advice or legal advice. The photos depicted in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.