AVON, Colo. — The Avon Police Department has identified the man who was struck and killed while he was walking along Highway 6 Tuesday evening.

A driver called 911 around 6:50 p.m. on March 5 after they saw a man lying on the side of Highway 6 at a bus stop between the River Oaks Apartments and the Stonebridge Drive intersection. Medical personnel tried to resuscitate the victim, but he was declared dead at the scene, according to Avon police.

Local News

Avon PD conducting homicide investigation after man found along Highway 6

8:53 PM, Mar 05, 2024

The victim has been identified as John “Jack” Ladesic, 76, of Pennsylvania. His death is being investigated as a vehicular homicide hit-and-run.

Investigators believe Ladesic was walking on the shoulder of the road just before 6:50 p.m. between the Eagle Vail Shop, Hop Gas Station and River Oaks Apartment Complex when he was struck. Avon PD is asking anyone who was driving at that time and has dashcam video or information to contact detectives at 970-479-2201.


D7 follow up bar 2460x400FINAL.png

What do you want Denver7 to follow up on? Is there a story, topic or issue you want us to revisit? Let us know with the contact form below.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Alachua Police Department Launches Online Crime Mapping Tool

Release from the Alachua Police Department ALACHUA, Fla. – The Alachua Police…

Man Gunned Down in Front of His Twin Brother by Stranger

Share copy link Inset (left): Daniel Moles (Westmoreland County District Attorney”s Office).…

Attorney General Todd Blanche Takes Personal Role in Nevada Voting Fraud Cases After Broader Trump Claims Falter

President Donald Trump listens as Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a…

Who Is Cooper Ouellette? CT Trial Explained

Cooper Ouellette is a Harwinton, Connecticut, man facing trial in connection with…

Gainesville Man Gets Life for Second-Degree Homicide Conviction

Staff report GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Dennis James Butler, 53, will spend the…

9th Circuit Again Rejects Trump Bid to Purge California Voter Rolls

President Donald Trump speaks during a dinner in the White House Rose…

Woman Allegedly Vowed to Shoot Trump at Rally, Police Say

Main: President Donald Trump boards Air Force One before departing Joint Base…

Mother Forced 11-Year-Old to Give Birth to Stepfather’s Baby

Inset: Cherie D. Walker (Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office). Background: The Muskogee County…

Police: Man Attacks Bride-to-Be With Scissors Before Wedding

Left inset: Emily Byles (GoFundMe). Right inset: Zachary Velasquez (Arizona Department of…