Ashley Moore Killed in Colorado Springs Motorcycle Accident

Q: What factors are considered when determining fault in right-turn-on-red collisions?

In collisions like the one at Highway 24 and 21st Street, investigators examine several factors. These include whether the turning vehicle yielded to oncoming traffic, the speed of the oncoming vehicle, and traffic signal compliance. Witness statements and physical evidence from the scene, such as skid marks and vehicle damage, also help determine fault.

Q: How does excessive speed impact liability in motorcycle accidents?

When a motorcycle is traveling at a high rate of speed, as the preliminary findings suggest was the case on Highway 24, it can affect how liability is assigned. Speed can reduce a driver’s reaction time and increase the force of impact, potentially contributing to how serious the crash and injuries. Even if another driver makes a mistake, the motorcycle's speed could be a factor in determining shared fault. 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.

Ashley Moore motorcycle accident on Highway 24, Colorado Springs, Colorado

CSPD investigates the crash between a motorcycle and a pickup truck

Ashley Moore, 30, died at a hospital on March 12, a week after a motorcycle accident on Highway 24 and 21st Street in Colorado Springs, Colorado, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).

Officers responded to the crash around 6 p.m. on March 5. Both motorcycle passengers received immediate on-scene medical intervention. They were transported to a hospital with critical injuries.

Preliminary findings show the motorcycle was heading east on Highway 24 at a high rate of speed. A pickup truck made a right turn on red from 21st Street onto Highway 24. The motorcycle rear-ended the pickup, ejecting both the rider and Moore.

Moore's death marks the eighth traffic death in Colorado Springs in 2026. Speed is being investigated as a cause. Impairment is not suspected.

Eastbound Highway 24 was closed for several hours as the Major Crash Team processed the scene. No charges have been filed, and the investigation is ongoing.

Investigation and Legal Analysis

The collision on Highway 24 and 21st Street, which led to Ashley Moore’s death, involved a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed and a pickup truck making a right turn on red. Accidents at intersections, especially those involving turns, often require a close look at how each driver acted.

"Most people don't realize that last-mile delivery vans are often driven by less experienced workers under extreme time pressure. Telematics data from these fleets can show if a driver's phone was being used," said Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal. While this crash did not involve a delivery van, Bond's statement highlights how driver actions under pressure can contribute to crashes. The Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating speed as a cause in the Highway 24 collision and has not suspected impairment.

The Colorado Springs Major Crash Team closed Eastbound Highway 24 for several hours to process the scene. This type of detailed scene examination is standard in fatal crashes to collect all possible evidence. No charges have been filed as the investigation continues.

What factors are considered when determining fault in right-turn-on-red collisions?

How does excessive speed impact liability in motorcycle accidents?

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.