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Fatal crash involving pedestrian in Colorado Springs
By Brett Yager,
2 days ago
UPDATE: THURSDAY 8/1/2024 12:25 p.m.
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said the roads at North Academy Boulevard and East Pikes Peak Avenue were back open after an early morning crash involving a pedestrian.
ORIGINAL STORY: Fatal crash closes lanes of Academy Boulevard
THURSDAY 8/1/2024 6:34 a.m.
The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) tells FOX21 that a crash in the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 1 is fatal and police are investigating.
According to CSPD, at around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday southbound lanes of North Academy Boulevard and East Pikes Peak Avenue were closed due to a crash. At around 5:15 a.m. CSPD updated that all southbound lanes from East Bijou Street to E. Pikes Peak Ave. and westbound lanes at E. Pikes Peak Ave. were closed.
Courtesy: FOX21 Photojournalist Matthew Putnam
Courtesy: FOX21 Photojournalist Matthew Putnam
Courtesy: FOX21 Photojournalist Matthew Putnam
CSPD tells FOX21 that a pedestrian died on the scene as the result of injuries suffered during the crash and the Major Crash Team is investigating. At this time speed, nor alcohol do not appear to be factors in the investigation, according to CSPD.
FOX21 has a crew on the way and will update this article as more information becomes available.
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