DENVER, CO, (June 14, 2026) – A young woman was seriously injured early Sunday morning after being struck by an alleged drunken driver while crossing a Denver street, according to the Denver Police Department.
Three women were crossing at the intersection of Larimer Street and 20th Street in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle ran a red light and struck them. One victim was dragged beneath the car for approximately half a block before the vehicle came to a stop.
Izabella Gomez, 21, suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash and remains hospitalized, facing a lengthy recovery. Two other women involved in the crash also sustained injuries.
The driver, a 56-year-old man, was operating the vehicle on a revoked license at the time of the crash. Investigators reported observing bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and a strong odor of alcohol coming from the driver.
He now faces one felony count of vehicular assault and two misdemeanor counts of assault. He is currently being held on a $50,000 cash-only bond.
The Denver Police Department is asking anyone with information about the crash to come forward.
