On 03/26/17, at 7:41 pm, Aurora Police Officers responded to the intersection of E. Iliff Ave and S. Telluride St. for a motorcycle vs auto traffic collision.

The motorcycle (2006 Yamaha sport bike) was traveling W/B on E. Iliff Ave. The auto (2013 Kia Optima) was E/B on E. Iliff Ave. intending to make a N/B turn onto S. Telluride St. The motorcycle broadsided the Kia in the intersection. The motorcycle rider was ejected with life threatening injuries and transported to the Medical Center of Aurora South. The motorcyclist was listed in critical condition with serious bodily injuries. Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor. Preliminary investigation indicates that speed may be a factor in this collision. The investigation is ongoing. W/B Iliff Ave was closed during the investigation but has since been reopened. 

Officer K. Deichsel
Aurora Police Department
Traffic Section