Scooter rider killed in Thornton crash with car, police say

A 39-year-old man died after being hit by a car while riding an electric scooter in Thornton last week, police said.

The scooter rider, who has not been publicly identified, was headed west on West 88th Avenue when he was hit by an eastbound Dodge Caravan turning north onto Lipan Street, according to the Thornton Police Department.

The crash happened at about 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, police said. The intersection lies between Bell Roth Park and Sky Park in southwest Thornton.

Paramedics took the scooter rider to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries, according to the department. He will be identified by the Adams County Coroner’s Office.

The 22-year-old man driving the Dodge Caravan was not injured and remained on scene after the crash, police said.

Additional information about the crash was not available Wednesday.

Anyone who witnessed or has information about the crash is asked to call investigators at 720-977-5069.

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