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Daniel Short Arrested, Accused Of Hitting And Killing Motorcyclist

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) - A motorcyclist died after being hit by a driver at Sheridan Boulevard and Yale Avenue on Monday. Denver police first alerted to the crash, but later updated the post to say it was in Lakewood's jurisdiction.

Lakewood police identified the victim as 59-year-old Julia Ann Pacheco of Centennial. She was taken to the hospital where she later died.

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Daniel Short (credit: Lakewood Police)

Police arrested Daniel Short, 64, at the scene. Investigators believe speed, drug and alcohol are factors in the crash.

Details about the crash were not released.

Short faces charges including vehicular homicide, DUI and drug possession.

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