Colorado Springs, CO (October 16, 2024) – A tragic series of events unfolded on Interstate 25 on Monday afternoon, October 14 resulting in one fatality and another individual hospitalized. The first crash occurred around 4:30 p.m. in the southbound lanes of the interstate, close to the North Gate Boulevard exit, as reported by the Colorado State Patrol.
According to officials, the incident began when a Ford F-150 was observed driving erratically across multiple lanes. The pickup collided with a Jeep Wrangler, forcing it against a guardrail. The Ford continued south, striking another guardrail and causing debris to spill into a travel lane, where it was subsequently hit by a Toyota RAV4. Following this, the F-150 veered off the right side of the roadway and rolled over at least once.
The driver of the Ford, identified as a 69-year-old man from Palmer Lake, was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Fortunately, the drivers of the Jeep and Toyota reported only minor injuries.
Later in the evening, around 9:15 p.m., while emergency responders and Colorado Department of Transportation personnel were clearing debris from the initial crash, a second incident occurred. A Honda Pilot collided with a CDOT vehicle that was stationed to block off parts of the road during the cleanup. Fortunately, the CDOT vehicle was unoccupied and had its lights activated. The female driver of the Pilot sustained serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
At this time, no charges have been filed in connection with either crash, as the investigations by the Colorado State Patrol continue.
Our thoughts are with the families and individuals affected by these incidents.
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