DENVER — A motorcycle crash early Sunday morning at S. Federal Boulevard and W. Virginia Avenue resulted in one fatality and one arrest, according to the Denver Police Department.
The incident occurred around 2:00 a.m., with the passenger on the motorcycle pronounced dead at the scene. The rider, identified as 25-year-old Mario Flores Ruiz-Esparza, sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital.
Authorities reported that Ruiz-Esparza was later taken into custody on suspicion of motor vehicle theft. It remains unclear whether the motorcycle was stolen or if another vehicle was involved in the crash.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have not released additional details regarding potential charges or the status of the motorcycle.