Reward offered for information in Brighton hit-and-run

DENVER (KDVR) — Brighton police are looking for a suspect who allegedly hit a 19-year-old who was crossing the street.

On Feb. 2 at around 7:30 p.m., the Brighton Police Department was called to the intersection of South 18th Avenue and East Bridge Street for reports of a hit-and-run crash.

A 19-year-old woman, identified as Thalia Morrison, was hit while she was crossing the street by a driver who ran a red light.

“It was in a blink of an eye,” Morrison said. “I just remember I smiled at my friend and he turned around and said he just heard a thud.”

She suffered severe injuries that required multiple surgeries.

Morrison is recovering from three broken ribs, a punctured lung and surgery on her collarbone, leg, pelvis and stomach.

Her family has set up a GoFundMe to help with medical costs.

Police said the suspect was driving a stolen 2007 red Honda Civic, which was found in a parking lot near the crash site.

The suspect allegedly fled the scene on foot heading north on North 19th Avenue.

Brighton police are looking for the suspect who is described as:

• Middle-aged
• Hispanic man
• Last seen wearing gray basketball shorts, black shirt and black hat

Police released surveillance video of the suspect running from the scene.

Although the video is short and the man’s identity is vague, Morrison’s family and police hope someone knows something about the incident and will come forward to help find the driver.

Anyone who has information on the suspect or may have witnessed the crash is asked to call the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and still be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.