A pedestrian died Saturday after he was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Macon Street in Aurora, according to police. The crash closed westbound Colfax between Macon and Lima streets shortly after noon. The roadway reopened at about 2:15 p.m., Aurora Police Department spokesman Matt Longshore said. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Denver street racer arrested on I-25 for competitive speeding Crashes and Disasters | For migrant women who land in Colorado looking for jobs, a common answer emerges: No Crashes and Disasters | Natural Grocers closing Capitol Hill store, citing theft and safety concerns Crashes and Disasters | Bluebird District “optimistic” despite closure of Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs, Fox Run Cafe Crashes and Disasters | Colorado, Federal boulevards will follow Colfax for Denver bus rapid transit expansion Aurora police said in a social media post at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday that the man struck was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, while the driver remained on-scene. Longshore said the pedestrian later died and will be identified by the Adams County Coroner’s Office. Police said investigators are working to determine what led up to the crash. Get more Colorado news by signing up for our Mile High Roundup email newsletter.