AURORA, Colo. — A maroon Chevy Malibu is being sought in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a woman in Aurora early Monday morning, according to the Aurora Police Department (APD).
The victim, identified as 60-year-old Alba Leticia Plata Fuentes, was crossing Peoria Street at 17th Avenue against the crosswalk signal when she was struck by a maroon Chevy Malibu just after 6 a.m., APD said.
The Malibu continued north on Peoria Street and the driver did not stop to render aid to Fuentes, police said.
APD said they're looking for a maroon Chevy Malibu with a model year between 1997 and 2003. They have not provided a description of the driver.
The entire intersection of 17th Avenue and Peoria Street was closed for several hours due to the ongoing investigation of the crash. The intersection has since reopened.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Berger at 303-739-6623.
Callers who wish to remain anonymous can contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. They could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
The tip line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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