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Aurora Police: Dirt Bike in Fatal Crash Was Not Street Legal

Investigators are seeking witnesses ahead of a new parental-fine ordinance taking effect next week.

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.