A driver died Saturday morning after a ghost accident in Aurora, police said.
The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. in the Laredo Highline area on North Airport Boulevard, just south of East Colfax Avenue, the This is reported by the Aurora police in a press release.
The driver of a black 2011 Smart car was traveling north on the southbound lanes of Airport Boulevard when the driver collided with a gray 2014 Subaru Outback, police said.
Both drivers were taken to hospital, police said. The driver of the Smart car was fatally injured and the driver of the Subaru was treated for minor injuries.
An investigation is underway; Police suspect alcohol contributed to the accident. The deceased driver’s name will be released by the corner’s office after notifying family members.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has video of the incident and has not yet spoken to police is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 (STOP).
Saturday’s incident is the 20th traffic fatality in Aurora this year.