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Pedestrian killed in Denver hit-and-run crash

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DENVER — A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Monday night in Denver.

The Denver Police Department responded to the area of Colfax Avenue and Quebec Street some time around 10 p.m. Monday for a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, who has only been identified as a man, was pronounced deceased, according to DPD.

DPD did not provide additional details on how the crash occurred.

Investigators believe the vehicle is a blue, medium-sized SUV.

Traffic on Colfax Avenue was diverted for several hours. The road reopened around 1:45 a.m.

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The investigation into the crash is ongoing.