By Associated Press - Tuesday, July 2, 2019

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Police say a man was chasing a person during an attempted robbery when he was struck by a vehicle and killed in a Denver suburb.

The Denver Post reports that police did not release the name of the man who died around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday in Lakewood.

Lakewood Police say the alleged robbery victim told officers the crash occurred while he was fleeing from a man who demanded his money.



Authorities say the alleged robbery victim and the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene until police arrived.

Police did not identify either person.

Authorities say no charges are expected to be filed against the driver.

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Information from: The Denver Post, http://www.denverpost.com

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