Scooter rider killed in Thornton crash with car, police say

A 39-year-old man died after being hit by a car while riding an electric scooter in Thornton last week, police said.

The scooter rider, whose identity has not been released publicly, was headed west on West 88th Avenue when he was hit by an eastbound Dodge Caravan turning north onto Lipan Street, according to Thornton police.

The crash happened about 7:45 p.m. Thursday, police said. The intersection lies between Bell Roth Park and Sky Park in southwest Thornton.

Paramedics took the scooter rider to the hospital, where he died from his injuries, according to the department. He will be identified by the Adams County coroner’s office.

The 22-year-old man driving the Dodge Caravan was not injured and remained on scene after the crash, police said.