Two individuals ready for a bus on East Colfax Avenue had been struck by a driver who fled the scene, Aurora police stated.
#APDTrafficAlert: Officers investigating a crash at Colfax & Moline. A automobile struck two individuals ready at a bus cease. The motive force ran from the scene & has not been situated. One particular person transported w/ critical accidents.
W/B Colfax is closed at Macon.
Any updates will likely be right here. pic.twitter.com/GvpW0D4LKh
— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) January 25, 2023
The crash occurred at about 7:35 p.m. at Colfax Avenue and Moline Avenue, police stated.
“A automobile struck two individuals ready at a bus cease,” police stated on Twitter. The motive force ran from the scene and officers are in search of him.
One particular person was taken to a hospital with critical accidents. Westbound Colfax at Macon Avenue is shut down by the incident.
Members of the Aurora Fireplace Rescue stated the 2 victims had been “pinned between a automobile and a bust cease shelter” within the crash. Technical Rescue Crew members responded to extricate the pair from the wreckage.
Two individuals pinned between a automobile and a bust cease shelter tonight following a crash.
Members of our Technical Rescue Crew responded to extricate – one was transported to the hospital.
Pls keep away from space in order that first responders can full their work. Highway closures: @AuroraPD. https://t.co/XMCDo9zkAc pic.twitter.com/oAi0Aj9reC
— Aurora Fireplace Rescue (@AuroraFireDpt) January 25, 2023