Two pedestrian accidents occurred on Tuesday in Aurora.  The first accident occurred around 6:20 A.M. when 61-year old Carmen Vasquez-Rios was crossing Havana Street from the west side of the street to the east.  A Chevy van struck her as she crossed the street near Mexico Avenue.  Paramedics took Vasquez-Rios to Aurora Medical Center where she later passed away from the injuries she incurred in the pedestrian accident.

The second accident occurred just a few minutes later at Colfax and Aurora Court.  The victim was taken to the nearby University of Colorado for unknown injuries.  Police will be investigating both accidents.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Carmen Vasquez-Rios’ family and friends during this difficult time.