A Frontier Airlines jetliner waits for clearance to take off as high winds strafe Denver International Airport Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP hide caption toggle caption David Zalubowski/AP A Frontier Airlines plane bound for Los Angeles on Friday night struck and killed a pedestrian who was crossing the runway, according to Denver International Airport. The collision happened around 11:19 p.m. local time as the aircraft prepared to take off to California. "Smoke was reported in the cabin and the pilots aborted takeoff," Frontier said in a statement. "Passengers were then safely evacuated via slides as a matter of precaution." The airline said it was "deeply saddened" by the event. ABC News reported that the person struck was "at least partially consumed" by one of the craft's engines, leading to a brief fire. Denver International said the person was not believed to have been an onsite worker.…