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Drugs, Alcohol Suspected In Several Mother's Day Hit & Run Crashes

BRIGHTON, Colo. (CBS4) - A man from Denver is believed to be the driver who caused several hit-and-run crashes that occurred on Sunday.

Authorities believe Brian Lawrence Kahn, 40, was driving on Highway 85 in a high rate of speed when he crashed into several vehicles at the intersection with Bromley Lane.

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Brian Lawrence Kahn (credit: Brighton Police Department)

"Kahn apparently swerved into the far left turn lane to go around the stopped cars, entering the intersection against a red light and crashing into a silver Nissan sedan and a white Ford pickup which were making left turns from Bromley Lane onto Highway 85," John Bradley with the Brighton Police Department said in a statement.

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Kahn was found unconscious and taken to a hospital. Another driver was also transported to a hospital with unknown injuries.

"Police are investigating information which indicates Kahn may have been involved in several additional crashes in Weld County earlier in the day … he currently faces several charges, including DUI, driving under revocation, and reckless driving."

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