Medina Alert Issued After Four-Car Crash Near Sloan Lake in Denver
Medina Alert Issued After Multi-Vehicle Crash
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation issued a Medina alert after a four-car crash occurred near Sloan Lake in west Denver on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2025, just after 4:30 p.m. Denver police reported that the driver of a BMW X3 SUV struck at least one other car, leading to the multi-vehicle collision and causing at least one serious injury.
Location and Time of the Incident
According to Denver police, the crash took place at the intersection of North Sheridan Boulevard and West 17th Avenue, near the southwest corner of Sloan's Lake Park. The incident happened shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2025.
Vehicles Involved and Roadway Impact
Police stated that the incident involved a total of four cars. Photos from the scene showed three cars with visible damage near North Sheridan Boulevard and West 17th Avenue. The images also showed that the northbound lanes of North Sheridan Boulevard were blocked by a car positioned sideways following the collision.
Details of the BMW X3 Sought by Investigators
Footage from a traffic camera captured the BMW involved in the crash. Investigators described the vehicle as a grayish-gold 2008 BMW with Colorado license plate ECB-F17. Authorities said the vehicle is likely to have heavy damage on the driver's side. This BMW X3 SUV was identified by Denver police as the vehicle that struck at least one other car, contributing to the four-car crash.
Injuries and Confirmed Outcomes
Denver police reported that the collision resulted in at least one serious injury. No additional injury details were provided in the available information. The full extent of damage to the vehicles beyond what was visible in photos was not further described, other than the indication of likely heavy damage to the driver's side of the BMW.
Request for Public Assistance
Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating the BMW. Police have requested that anyone who sees the grayish-gold 2008 BMW X3 SUV with Colorado license plate ECB-F17 call 911 or contact the Denver Police Department. The Medina alert remains in effect as investigators work to gather more information about the crash near Sloan Lake.