The Thornton Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred shortly before 9:45 p.m. on Feb. 7 near the intersection of Thornton Parkway and Huron Street.
Preliminary investigation indicates a 14-year-old boy riding a small motorized bike was traveling northbound on Huron Street when a suspect vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed struck the bike from behind. The suspect vehicle continued northbound and did not stop.
The boy was transported to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Huron Street was closed for several hours while officers conducted the on-scene investigation.
Investigators are asking anyone with information to help locate the vehicle and driver involved in this crash. The vehicle is believed to be a black BMW sedan with Colorado license plate FBWX60. Thornton Police have partnered with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to issue a Medina Alert for this vehicle.
"Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones affected by this tragic crash,” said Thornton Police Chief Jim Baird. “We are committed to finding the person responsible and urge anyone with information to come forward. Technology like license plate readers helps us act quickly, but we still need the public’s help to bring this investigation to a safe conclusion."
License plate reader (LPR) technology played a key role in the investigation, helping officers identify the suspect vehicle and providing the information necessary to issue the alert.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information related to the suspect is asked to contact the Thornton Police Department at 720-977-5150.