Police said Wednesday they’re hoping to speak with the driver of a white Escalade that was seen in the area around the time of the deadly crash on Feb. 15.
ERIE, Colo. — Police in Erie continue to investigate a hit-and-run crash in February that killed a toddler, and as part of that investigation they’re asking the public for help finding a potential witness.
The 2-year-old child was struck and killed around 4:40 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15 in the neighborhood northeast of Mountain View Boulevard and Village Vista Drive. A driver stopped and called 911 after seeing the child lying in the roadway.
First responders responded immediately, but the child died despite lifesaving efforts.
On Wednesday, police said that not long after the crash, they identified a “driver of interest” and located their vehicle. Detectives are currently awaiting results from the crime lab, which may take several more weeks to complete. So far no one’s been arrested.
As they wait, investigators are working to locate every vehicle and person who may have been in the area around the time of the crash. They’re currently hoping to locate and speak with the driver of a white Cadillac Escalade that was in the area of the car wash near Village Vista Drive and Highway 7 on Feb. 15 at approximately 4:30 p.m.
They’re asking for that person to contact them. Investigators recently obtained these surveillance images of the vehicle, but the driver is not visible.
Anyone who recognizes the person in the vehicle or who was in the area, or who has information, is asked to call Detective Sergeant Burch at 303-926-2825. Police said even the smallest detail may assist investigators with the case.
