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Updated on: May 9, 2026 / 9:47 PM EDT / CBS Colorado

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A Frontier plane fatally struck a pedestrian in Denver as it was taking off for Los Angeles Friday night, according to the airline and Denver International Airport.

The Airbus A321 was taking off from Denver and departing for Los Angeles when the person crossed the runway around 11:19 p.m., according to statements issued by Frontier Airlines and the Denver airport.

First responders assist Frontier Airlines Flight 4345 after a pedestrian was struck by the plane during takeoff from Denver International Airport on May 8, 2026. CBS

The airport said that the person was killed in the collision.…