Arrest warrant issued for teen driver in I-225 crash where 1 died, 5 ejected

Heather Willard
·2 min read

DENVER (KDVR) — A 17-year-old driver is facing charges for driving a stolen car involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash on March 30 on Interstate 225 that resulted in another teen’s death.

Police are now saying that speed was likely the most significant factor leading to the crash.

All of the vehicle’s occupants were ejected from the vehicle just before 7:30 a.m. Police identified the car as a stolen 2016 Kia Sorrento with five teens inside.

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The car was traveling north on I-225 just south of East 6th Avenue when the driver lost control, resulting in the rollover crash, according to police.

One teen, a 15-year-old girl, died at a local hospital from injuries sustained in the crash, police reported. Four of the teens were taken to area hospitals with varying injuries, and the fifth was evaluated by paramedics on scene and released to a guardian.

  • Traffic on I-225 in Aurora
    Several deadly crashes have happened on the same stretch of Interstate 225 near Alameda Avenue heading northbound. (Rogelio Mares, KDVR)
  • A crash on I-225 north was closing all lanes as of 8:30 a.m. on March 30.
    A crash on I-225 north was closing all lanes as of 8:30 a.m. on March 30.
  • A crash on I-225 north was closing all lanes as of 8:30 a.m. on March 30.
    A crash on I-225 north was closing all lanes as of 8:30 a.m. on March 30.
  • A crash on I-225 north was closing all lanes as of 8:30 a.m. on March 30.
    A crash on I-225 north was closing all lanes as of 8:30 a.m. on March 30.

The Aurora Police Department issued an arrest warrant for the driver who the agency identified as a 17-year-old. The driver is facing charges of vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and two counts of motor vehicle theft. Aurora police will not identify the teen because he is a minor.

The crash closed a section of the interstate for several hours as police investigated.

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Aurora police are still investigating the crash. Usage of seatbelts, as well as alcohol and drugs, are still being investigated as other contributing factors.

The agency told FOX31 on April 1 that the stretch of I-225 near Alameda Avenue has a disturbing trend of deadly or serious injury crashes. APD said that all of the deadly crashes in the area were because of excessive speed.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

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