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Motorist not charged in death of jaywalker in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – No criminal charges are pending for a driver who killed a jaywalking woman in Lakewood.

The fatal accident happened Sunday evening at about 5:45 when the woman walked into traffic on West Colfaz Avenue. She was hit by a Toyota pick-up that was traveling in the eastbound left lane. The woman was thrown into another vehicle that was stopped and waiting to turn left.

Lakewood Police have not named the deceased jaywalker. Police say alcohol and speed are not suspected of either driver and that no criminal charges are pending.


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