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Pueblo Police looking for more information on a hit-and-run driver involving a pedestrian

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PUEBLO, Colo. (KOAA) — Just after midnight on Thursday, officers with the Pueblo Police Department (PPD) were sent to the 3300 block of Lake Avenue after receiving a report of an accident involving a pedestrian.

When police arrived, they found a woman who had been struck on the Frontage Road of I-25 and was found lying in a ditch.

She was transported to the hospital, but due to the severity of her injuries, she had to be airlifted to a specialized medical facility for further treatment.

Police are actively looking for information on a black 2007-2008 Infiniti (G35 or G37) that's been damaged.

If you have any information on this incident, you're asked to contact Detective Timme at (719)553-2453.

To remain anonymous, you can reach out to Pueblo Crime Stoppers at (719)542-7867 or submit your tip online by visiting their website.

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