Fort Collins pedestrian dies after being hit by multiple vehicles

DENVER ( KDVR ) — A pedestrian died after he was hit by multiple vehicles in Fort Collins.

On Tuesday at 9:50 p.m., Fort Collins police officers were called to the intersection of East Harmony Road and South Lemay Avenue, south of Warren Lake, on reports of a crash.

When officers arrived, they said they found an adult male pedestrian who was pronounced dead on scene.

According to investigators, the pedestrian was crossing East Harmony Road when he was struck. Witnesses told police that the light was green for cars driving on Harmony Road when the crash occurred. Witnesses also said the pedestrian was wearing dark-colored clothes.

Fort Collins police are working to confirm the witnesses’ statements; however, officers did confirm the man was struck by multiple vehicles, all of which stayed on scene.

Officers are now investigating whether alcohol was a factor in the pedestrian’s death.

“Unfortunately, pedestrian-related crashes continue to increase across the state, and Fort Collins is no exception to that. To ensure everyone’s safety, it’s crucial for drivers to be attentive at pedestrian crossings, and for pedestrians to adhere to crosswalk signals at all times,” said Sgt. David Lindsay who oversees the Fort Collins Police CRASH Team.

East Harmony Road at Lemay Avenue was closed for four and a half hours. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information is asked to call Officer Brandon Barnes at 970-221 6540.

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