DENVER -- A car that reportedly ran a red light plowed into four motorcycles Tuesday afternoon, injuring all the riders.

The accident occurred just before 4 p.m. at 8th Avenue and Speer Boulevard, just in front of Denver Health.

The motorcycle riders have been taken to the hospital. The extent of their injuries is not known but police said some of the riders were in serious condition when they were taken away. One victim has been taken into surgery.

Pieces of all four Harley Davidson motorcycles were scattered all over Speer Boulevard. Police shut down 8th Avenue for more than two hours to conduct their investigation, causing a major backup in downtown Denver during the evening commute.

Jeff Thomas said he was riding with the group when he got caught behind at a red light. Just as he was about to catch up to his friends, he saw the crash occur in front of him. Thomas said that the motorcycle riders were going northbound on Speer Boulevard when a black Lexus went through the intersection, striking all four bikes at once.

"I thank God that they're all alive. From what I've seen of that, I don't know if I'll ever ride again ... It was pretty nasty. It really was," said Thomas.

Thomas said that the motorcycle riders had the green light.

"The intersection was clear, they came through 8th Avenue and this black car here in the intersection just came out of nowhere, by itself, and ran right in front of the bikes and they all collided with the car," Thomas said.

Police are investigating the case.

It is not known what charges the driver may face.



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He made the consious decision to put himself above the saftey of others. Now I say he should accept the consequences of that decision and be forced to pay restitution to all he hurt.

 

Turns out it's a woman driver, but I agree.

 

Yes, absolutlely!

Thoughts and prayers for the riders.

 

She's ruined for life. There's clearly criminal charges that will be filed and civil charges that will take care of what is left of her. And if that doesn't work, there are motorcycles gangs.

Ban stupidity.

 

She'll probably get a ticket for "failure to yield" with a $50 fine... AMA is working on that "Justice For ALL" campaign, but until it's universal, civil damages may be the best we can hope for in areas where it's not implemented yet.

 

Denver should get what California has at most major intersections. Cameras that will take a picture of all side of the car and a good picture of the driver. I know because my brother got caught that way and they will take time out of the busy schedule to mail the ticket and photo's to your house. The fine in CA for run a red light is $371.

 

This sucks for everyone involved and their families. I find it hard not feeling some indignant displeasure or resentment against the woman but I know **** happens.