A man suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to a Denver hospital Wednesday morning after Colorado State Patrol investigators say he slipped while crossing the road in Niwot and was dragged under an SUV for 100 feet.

The man, a 27-year-old garbage company employee, was attempting to cross 73rd Street just north of Niwot Road around 8:55 a.m. on foot when he slipped on the ice, according to officials with the Colorado State Patrol.

A black Honda SUV heading south on 73rd Street was unable to stop and hit the man, dragging him for about 100 feet, according to Sgt. Carol Nero

The man was wedged under the SUV and first responders had to lift the vehicle up in order to get him out. The man was airlifted to Denver Health Medical Center.

Nero said slick road conditions were a factor in the crash.

Trooper Josh Lewis with the state patrol said the victim, whose identity has not been released, suffered serious injuries, but they are not considered life threatening.

The driver will not be cited for his involvement in the accident, Lewis said.