Crime & Safety
UPDATE: Man Wanted For Fatal Hit-And-Run In Denver Located
Elias Francisco Flores, 54, has been charged with vehicular homicide and felony hit-and-run.
DENVER, CO—The Denver Police Department announced Thursday that officers have located the suspect wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run that occurred in the city Monday night. Police said 54-year-old Elias Francisco Flores has been taken into custody.
MEDINA ALERT CANCELLED: The suspect vehicle in this hit & run traffic crash investigation has been located. Additionally, the suspect has been taken into custody. Thank you to everyone who helped spread the word. #Denver
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) August 13, 2020
According to police, around 7:52 p.m. in the area of West Mississippi Avenue and South Raritan Street, Flores was seen driving a 2014 white Dodge Ram 1500, four-door pickup truck bearing license plate number ABSX81.
Police said Flores drove onto the north sidewalk of West Mississippi Avenue and struck a pedestrian at a bus stop. He then fled the scene without stopping or calling the police.
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The pedestrian died from the injuries sustained in the collision.
Police issued a warrant for Flores’ arrest for vehicular homicide and felony hit and run.
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If you have any additional details about this case, contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. You can remain anonymous.
PLZ RT: Elias Francisco Flores is wanted for vehicular homicide in connection to a fatal hit and run crash. If you see him or know his whereabouts, please call @CrimeStoppersCO at 720-913-7867 and you could earn a cash reward! #Denver pic.twitter.com/DhxIgyKTFw
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) August 12, 2020
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