The Thornton Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred around 7:45 a.m. on Oct. 4 near the northbound I-25 off-ramp at East 84th Avenue.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a 51-year-old male driving a Jeep was traveling eastbound on East 84th Avenue when a 20-year-old female driving a Toyota sedan exited I-25 and attempted to turn westbound onto East 84th Avenue, colliding with the Jeep.
The woman was transported to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Investigators are continuing to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash. The driver of the Jeep was uninjured and remained on scene.
The woman’s identity is being withheld pending positive identification by the Adams County Coroner’s Office and notification of next of kin.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information that has not yet been shared with investigators is asked to call the Thornton Police Department tip line at 720-977-5069.
Thornton Police extend our condolences to those affected by this tragic incident and remind all drivers to stay alert and make safe decisions behind the wheel.