An Adams County car crash this week that left one pedestrian dead involved a deputy, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office disclosed on Thursday. The deputy’s name has not been publicly released.<\/p>\n
The crash occurred at 2:57 a.m. Wednesday on North Federal Boulevard near Interstate 76. The deputy was conducting routine patrol work and was driving northbound on Federal Boulevard, the sheriff’s office said in a news release. The deputy then hit the pedestrian on the road at the 5800 block of Federal Boulevard, authorities said.<\/p>\n
The deputy stopped and started to give medical care to the pedestrian, but the person died, according to the sheriff’s office.<\/p>\n
Colorado State Patrol troopers also responded to the scene to investigate.<\/p>\n
The crash led to an hours-long closure Wednesday morning of northbound Federal Boulevard at I-76 and southbound at 60th Avenue.<\/p>\n
The 17th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the incident because it involves a deputy, as is protocol, and the deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave.<\/p>\n
Sgt. Adam Sherman said the investigation is still in its early stages and no fault has yet been assigned in the crash.<\/p>\n