Kent Keller, PIO
Greeley Police Department
(970) 351-5387, Desk
[email protected]
When first responders arrived on scene, they located a 53-year-old male with severe injuries. The male was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The victim’s identity will be released at a later date by the Weld County Coroner, pending next-of-kin notification. Due the seriousness of the accident, the Greeley Police Department Traffic Unit immediately responded to investigate.
The run vehicle that struck the pedestrian was described by multiple witnesses as a black, 4-door pickup truck, possibly a Dodge Ram 1500, that is a likely a 2008 model year or newer. The truck has chrome trim down the sides as well. The truck may also have damage at the front driver’s side. After the collision, the truck immediately fled the scene southbound on 35th Avenue at a high rate of speed.
We are asking home and business owners in the area around 35th Avenue and 4th Street check their surveillance systems from 8:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., including neighborhood side streets. If you find video footage, have additional information about this case, or witnessed any portion of it, please contact Officer Tharp or Officer Wegscheider at 970-350-9533.