Pedestrian Accident Closes 285 between Sheridan and Wadsworth
A pedestrian was seriously injured trying to run across highway 285 Saturday morning. The accident happened at the intersection of Hampden and Ivan court where the speed limit is 55. Police say a car struck the victim who was trying to cut across the highway to get to his bus stop. The pedestrian was seriously injured but is expected to recover. Residents on the north side of Hampden say people jump the wire fence between the two sides daily because buses don't run on their side of the highway. Neighbors have been working with Denver council woman Jeanne Faatz about getting a bridge across the highway. Police are investigating the accident and have not announced if charges will be filed.
