Woman on bicycle sustains critical injuries after hit-and-run driver allegedly strikes her and one other cyclist on Highway 40 in Jefferson County, Colorado
Cyclist seriously injured in hit-and-run crash(link is external)
Deputies said they believe the driver intentionally hit two cyclists. One was taken to the hospital, where she is in critical condition.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says driver intentionally struck 2 cyclists, critically injuring 1(link is external)
The crash occurred around 9:45 a.m. on Hwy 40 between the Evergreen Parkway and Interstate 70 in Jefferson County.
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