Pedestrian Killed in Colorado Springs Accident
A man died late Monday night after a car struck him on Pikes Peak Avenue near Ruskin Drive on the east side of Colorado Springs.
A man was killed in a pedestrian crash at the intersection of Pikes Peak Avenue and Ruskin Drive in Colorado Springs on Monday night, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
The Night Crash at Pikes Peak Avenue
Officers received calls about the collision at around 9:45 p.m. Responders found a man in the roadway and tried to save him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said early information showed the car was eastbound on Pikes Peak Avenue at the time it struck him. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation, police said. Police have not released the man's name.
Where the Colorado Springs Police Investigation Stands
The department's Major Crash team has taken over the investigation. Police said that, so far, they do not see impairment as a factor. Police said investigators are still examining whether speed was involved. All directions of traffic were closed at the intersection for several hours.
Vehicles from a serious crash are often towed to a secure lot and held for inspection. That is a standard step, and the vehicles can be held for weeks.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- gazette.com, “Pedestrian dies after being struck by car: Colorado Springs police”
- fox21news.com, “Man dies after being hit by vehicle on Pikes Peak Avenue: CSPD”
- krdo.com, “Hombre pierde su vida tras ser impactado por una camioneta”
- krdo.com, “Man dead after vehicle-pedestrian crash at intersection of Pikes Peak Avenue and Ruskin Drive”
- koaa.com, “Deadly crash involving pedestrian in Colorado Springs under investigation”
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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