Pedestrian Killed in Lakewood Crash as Northbound Wadsworth Closes
Police say the driver remained at the scene with no sign of impairment in initial assessments.
Overview
- The collision occurred around 6:06 a.m. at South Wadsworth Boulevard and West Eastman Place, just north of U.S. 285.
- Lakewood police announced the fatality and lane closures in a 7:47 a.m. social media post.
- Northbound lanes of Wadsworth are closed for the investigation with no estimated time to reopen as of the latest morning updates.
- Investigators have not determined whether any charges will be filed, and the coroner will identify the victim after family notification.
- Drivers were urged to avoid the area because of heavy congestion, with police noting traffic would hopefully clear soon.