Overview
- The collision occurred around 7:30–7:40 p.m. Monday at East Sixth Avenue and Toledo Street when an eastbound dirt bike struck a Ford F-350 making a left turn.
- Police say the off-highway bike lacked headlights, taillights and turn signals, making it illegal to operate on public roads.
- The adult male rider died at the hospital and his adult female passenger remains in critical condition, according to Aurora police.
- The pickup driver was uninjured, stayed at the scene and is cooperating as investigators request witness statements and dash-camera footage.
- Aurora recently approved fines of at least $250 for parents who knowingly allow minors to ride illegal off-road bikes on streets, with officials also emphasizing public education to reduce confusion with legal e-bikes.