NORTHGLENN, Columbia (CBS4) – Police closed part of Washington Street near 104th Avenue on Saturday afternoon. Northglenn police say the driver of a black SUV was driving recklessly and hit and killed a pedestrian.

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Officers in Northglenn say they saw the SUV fleeing into a fence north of Muriel Drive and Washington St. Police identified only the victim as a woman.
Thornton Police say the incident began in their jurisdiction, but is being investigated by Northglenn Police.

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Thornton investigators believe the driver was under influence, but Northglenn investigators could not confirm this.

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The suspect is now in custody.
Anyone with more information is asked to contact Detective Jamie Thibodeau at 303.450.8875 or [email protected].