DENVER (KDVR) -- The Thornton Police Department is investigating a crash that killed one person late Thursday evening.
The crash happened at the intersection of East 120th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Police responded at 11:10 p.m. The department said a preliminary investigation indicates that an 18-year-old man was driving a Toyota Corolla east on 120th Avenue when he drove through a red light, hitting another vehicle.
The Corolla collided with the passenger side of an Acura TL that was turning southbound. The driver, a 35-year-old man, was killed in the crash and pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not yet been released pending identification by the Adams County Coroner's Office and next-of-kin notifications.
The driver suspected of running the red light and causing the crash was evaluated at a hospital. The department said investigators believe speed and impairment were contributing factors in the crash.
FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox"Every life lost in a crash is a preventable tragedy, and the City of Thornton remains committed to enhancing safety on our roadways for all who travel through our community. Every driver must make safe and responsible choices behind the wheel, and we urge all motorists to prioritize the well-being of themselves and others by driving with care and caution at all times," the police department wrote in a post on X.
Police noted that the investigation is in its early stages and is ongoing. The department asks anyone who witnessed the crash or has related information and has not yet spoken with officers to call the tip line at 720-977-5069.
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