Driver Killed in Fountain Car Accident
The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. on South Academy Blvd. near the eastern entrance of Pikes Peak State College.
Candice BondA driver was killed in a car crash on South Academy Blvd. in Fountain on Oct. 31, according to the Fountain Police Department.
How the South Academy Blvd. Crash Unfolded
The two-vehicle crash took place around 7:30 a.m. on Saturday near the eastern entrance of Pikes Peak State College. Police said both vehicles were traveling east when a Ford pickup truck hit a Cadillac from behind. Police said the Cadillac's driver died at the scene. The driver's name has not been released.
What the Fountain Police Are Asking For
The Fountain Police Department asked anyone who may have seen the crash to come forward. Detectives also asked anyone with dash-cam footage to contact them. Police said investigators believe distracted driving might have played a part. Anyone with information was asked to reach a sergeant with the department.
New information about a crash usually comes from the investigating agency, often through a news release or its social media pages. Updates can be days or weeks apart.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Colorado usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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