THORNTON, Colo. — A pedestrian was intentionally struck by a driver and seriously hurt after yelling at the driver to slow down, the Thornton Police Department said on Tuesday.
The victim was walking in the 12600 block of York Street around 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 when a driver sped past them, police said. The victim shouted for the driver to slow down.
According to police, the driver turned around and deliberately drove their vehicle into the pedestrian. The victim was seriously hurt.
With the help of tips and license plate readers, police identified the vehicle involved as a black 1997 Honda Civic. It was last known to be displaying Colorado license plate ODS 232. The vehicle also has a window sticker with the logo for Brian Crower Engine Internals.
Police are asking for help locating the vehicle or driver. Anyone with information should call 911, or the Thornton Police tip line at 720-977-5069.