Aurora cyclist killed in suspected DUI crash on Havana

A cyclist was killed early Thursday morning in an Aurora crash, and police are investigating alcohol as a potential factor, according to the department.

The cyclist was crossing South Havana Street in the 700 block at about 1:55 a.m. Thursday, according to a news release from the Aurora Police Department.

He was outside of the crosswalk when he was hit by a GMC Yukon driving north on Havana, police said in the release.

The cyclist, who died from his injuries at the scene of the crash, will be identified by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office.

Investigators believe both speed and alcohol were factors in the crash, police said.

Charges against the unidentified driver are “pending investigation,” police said. None had been filed as of Thursday morning.

This is a developing story and may be updated.

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