Fountain, CO (September 9, 2024) – A tragic incident early Sunday morning, September 8, on I-25 southbound near Pikes Peak International Raceway resulted in a motorcyclist’s death. State Patrol reports indicate that an 18-year-old driver veered off the road, causing a catastrophic chain reaction. The teen’s Toyota RAV struck a cable rail and a guardrail before colliding with the motorcycle.
The collision caused the motorcycle to veer off the road, ejecting the 43-year-old rider from Lake George. Despite wearing protective gear, the motorcyclist succumbed to severe injuries at the scene. Meanwhile, the young driver from Texas involved in the accident was unharmed but was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure.
The investigation into this fatal accident is ongoing, with further updates expected as more information becomes available.