Thornton police say over the past 15 months, there have been 22 crashes at 88th Avenue and Washington Street and 33 collisions at 120th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Now, officers are hoping red light cameras will keep drivers from running those traffic signals.

Crews installed 16 cameras at 88th Avenue and Washington Street, which will be used to detect drivers in any direction who run a red light. CBS

At two main intersections in the city of Thornton, speed has not only taken the spotlight but it has also claimed lives.

"My biggest thing is just honoring him the ways that I can; that's what keeps me sane," said Derrick DeLeon.

DeLeon is speaking about his longtime friend, 35-year-old Christian Santamaria, who was hit and killed while driving home back in March 2025.

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