BREAKING NEWS:
TWO KILLED IN HIGH-SPEED POLICE CHASE THROUGH DENVER
Denver, CO – A tragic incident unfolded in Denver last night, resulting in the deaths of two innocent bystanders.
At approximately 10:45 pm, Denver Police Department officers initiated a pursuit after spotting a stolen vehicle near downtown.
The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Juan Hernandez, allegedly fled at high speeds, weaving through residential neighborhoods.
Witnesses described the chaotic scene: “The police cars were flying by, sirens blaring. Then, I heard the crash.”
The pursuit ended catastrophically when Hernandez’s vehicle collided with a civilian car at the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Colorado Boulevard.
Two passengers in the civilian vehicle, 35-year-old Emily Wilson and 40-year-old David Lee, were pronounced dead at the scene.
Hernandez suffered non-life-threatening injuries and faces charges of vehicular manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and theft.
“Our thoughts are with the victims’ families,” said Denver Police Chief, Paul Pazen.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
