2 students struck in hit & run near Northfield High School
Two students were struck by a vehicle outside Northfield High School on Monday afternoon. Police said the driver did not stop.
Investigators located the vehicle they believed was involved in the hit-and-run. The CBS Colorado helicopter flew over the scene which showed several police vehicles parked behind the suspect vehicle.
No suspect vehicle description was provided by police. However, the school sent out a statement that read, in part, "A number of students were in the vicinity of the incident and witnessed what happened. Several students gave statements to the Denver Police Department today, and it is possible that more will be asked to give statements tomorrow or in the future."
The DSST: Conservatory Green students were struck at 56th and Central Park before 4 p.m. The students were rushed to Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora. Their conditions are not known.
The school also included this list of resources in its statement:
Witnessing or hearing of an event like this can be traumatic for students. We encourage you to speak with your student about what happened and how they are feeling; know that students may want to talk immediately or in the future as well. Below are some additional resources to talk to your student and support them:
• I Matter is a free Colorado program to provide mental health support for students.
• Contact the Mental Health Center of Denver at 303-504-1500 to find a community-based therapist if your student needs additional ongoing support.
• Information about the role of caring adults can be found here.
• If you are concerned about your student, please reach out to their advisor so they can be connected with our admin or mental health team.
