Denver pedestrian seriously injured in hit-and-run crash near Chaffee Park

A pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash near Denver’s Chaffee Park neighborhood early Saturday, police officials said.

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The crash happened at 1:48 a.m. near 48th Avenue and Kalamath Street when a dark-colored Chevrolet Silverado hit a pedestrian, the Denver Police Department said in a Medina Alert.

The truck is believed to be a 2003-2007 model with Colorado license plates and a gray cab, black truck bed, blue tailgate and mismatched wheels on the driver’s side.

Investigators say the driver was a white or Hispanic male between 25 years old and 30 years old with dark hair.

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Anyone with information about the crash or whereabouts of the Chevy should call 911 or the Denver Police Department at 720-913-2000.

ACTIVATION:
Denver PD – On 08/22/2026 at about 1:48AM a 2003-2007 Chevrolet Silverado was involved in a hit and run accident of a pedestrian that resulted in serious bodily injury.
If seen, please call 9-1-1 or the Denver Police Department at 720-913-2000 pic.twitter.com/YDuduYIdGr

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