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1 dead in vehicle-pedestrian crash in southwest Denver

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UPDATE | April 22 — James Corpuz, 56, was arrested on investigation of vehicular homicide in connection with this crash. The victim was identified by the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner as Nam Duc Ngo, 57.

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DENVER — Police in Denver are investigating a fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash on the southwest side of the city Monday afternoon.

Police said a man on foot near W. Mississippi Avenue and S. Irving Street was killed after he was struck by a vehicle around 3:08 p.m.

The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to police. His identity will be released at a later time.

The driver was arrested following the crash.

Police said the adult male suspect is facing vehicular homicide charges due to signs of impairment.

Additional details surrounding the incident were not immediately available.


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