Allen Brewer Killed in Colorado Springs E-Scooter Accident
The 34-year-old was struck by a vehicle while crossing the intersection of Fountain Boulevard and Circle Drive
Allen Brewer, 34, of Colorado Springs, was killed in a scooter crash on March 19 at the corner of Fountain Boulevard and Circle Drive, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
The collision occurred as Brewer crossed the intersection. Investigators determined the striking vehicle hit him in the road, though speed and impairment are not considered factors in the crash. Brewer was taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
No charges have been filed. The department's Major Crash Team continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
According to police, 15 traffic-related deaths have occurred in the city so far in 2026, up from seven during the same period last year.
What factors are investigators reviewing at Fountain Boulevard and Circle Drive?
While the cause and liability of a crash are being investigated, legal professionals note that intersection geometry often plays a critical role in collisions involving vulnerable road users. "When a community experiences a fatal accident, we have to look closely at the road's engineering. Sight distance and drainage grooves can be the difference between a driver seeing a hazard or losing control of their car," said Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Colorado recorded 125 pedestrian deaths in 2023, reflecting an 88% increase over the past decade.
How do scooter accidents affect the Colorado Springs community?
Victims like Brewer are killed in motor vehicle accidents across the country, leaving families searching for answers. "It's scary how a simple trip to the store can end in a life-altering injury. Engineers use the forgiveness zone to give drivers more reaction time, but that doesn't help if the street is narrow," said Stefano Formica, Of Bond Legal
Under Colorado law, individuals injured or killed due to another party's negligence may be entitled to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Colorado wrongful death statute
Under C.R.S. § 13-21-201, surviving family members may file a wrongful death action. Colorado applies modified comparative fault (50% bar). The statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of death.
Recoverable damages may include loss of financial support, loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and net pecuniary loss.