Police investigate fatal crash involving pedestrian near S. Academy & Astrozon

The Northbound lanes of S. Academy and Astrozon are closed as police respond to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian around 7:10 p.m. on Monday.

You are asked to avoid the area, if at all possible.

A witness tells KRDO news the pedestrian appeared to be in his 50’s and was crossing the street when an elderly woman struck him with her car. to t

We were told the pedestrian suffered from several broken bones and an alleged head injury and was taken to the hospital. When the man passed away, is still unclear.

We will continue to keep you updated as more information becomes available.