UPDATE: A tragic hit-and-run incident on 16th Street in Denver early Sunday morning has resulted in the death of a pedestrian. The crash occurred at 2:16 a.m. when the suspect, identified as 27-year-old Milton McBride, allegedly lost control of his vehicle, striking a digital kiosk and toppling it onto the victim.
Authorities report that McBride was arrested later that day on Wazee Street after fleeing the scene. Surveillance footage revealed he drove through a parking garage gate arm on 15th Street before colliding with another vehicle and subsequently crashing into the electronic kiosk at the intersection of 16th and Market. The victim, who has not yet been identified, died at the scene, prompting an urgent investigation by the Denver Police Department.
Witnesses captured the chaotic aftermath, showing McBride fleeing from his red pickup truck as bystanders rushed to assist. During his arrest, police found a Ziplock bag containing a white powdery substance, suspected to be cocaine, in McBride’s left pants pocket. Following the incident, a blood draw was conducted at Denver Health Medical Center to determine if he was under the influence at the time of the crash.
McBride is currently held for investigation of vehicular homicide, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this devastating event. The digital kiosks involved in the incident were installed in 2015 and serve as a valuable resource for visitors, offering directories of local businesses and events.
As the community mourns this tragic loss, officials urge anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more details emerge.
Stay tuned for further developments on this breaking story.
