Teen dies after being struck by Jeep on I-25 near South Academy
A teenage pedestrian died Friday night after being struck by a Jeep on northbound Interstate 25 near South Academy Boulevard, according to the Colorado State Patrol.
The crash was reported around 5:30 p.m. Friday.
According to a news release, the teen was hit by a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The victim was taken to a local hospital and later died from their injuries.
The driver of the Jeep, a 50-year-old man, was not injured.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Authorities have not provided additional details about the crash.
The crash closed the right lane and shoulder of northbound lanes of the highway Friday night.





