Man killed after SUV crashes into a tree in Aurora The single-vehicle crash happened about 5:15 p.m. on South Peoria Street near East Alameda Avenue, Aurora Police said. Author: Dacia Johnson (9NEWS) Updated: 8:33 PM MDT April 6, 2021 AURORA, Colo. — A man was killed Tuesday night after his SUV lost control and struck a tree, the Aurora Police Department (APD) said. The single-vehicle crash happened about 5:15 p.m. on South Peoria Street near East Alameda Avenue, APD said. The man was transported to an area hospital where he has been pronounced deceased, APD said. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle.