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Driver Accused Of Deadly Hit & Run Now Arrested, Identified

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) - Aurora police arrested the man accused of hitting and killing a 26-year-old woman early Sunday morning. Investigators say Timothy Knutson drove onto the sidewalk along East Iliff Avenue near South Pagosa Way.

As Knutson was traveling on the sidewalk, he hit the woman and a street sign, investigators say.

Timothy Knutson from Aurora PD
Timothy Knutson (credit: CBS)

They also say Knutson eventually drove back onto the roadway, but did not stop.

He faces charges of vehicular homicide, leaving the scene after an accident involving death and driving under the influence.

The woman's identity has not been released.

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