Fatal Denver crash involving light rail train and pedestrian under investigation

Denver police are investigating after an overnight crash involving a light rail train and a pedestrian turned deadly in the city’s Park Hill neighborhood.

An unidentified man was crossing against warning signals at Quebec Street and Smith Road when the train collided with him, Denver police spokesperson Katherine McCandless said.

Officers responded to reports of the incident about 11:45 p.m. Friday, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene, McCandless said.