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Colorado Springs Police searching for driver in fatal hit and run on Academy Blvd.

Posted at 3:43 PM, Oct 30, 2020
and last updated 2020-10-30 20:39:56-04

COLORADO SPRINGS — New details from Colorado Springs Police on a crash that killed one person Thursday morning. Detectives are looking for the driver of a 1990 black Chevrolet Silverado extended cab pickup that hit a Honda, killing 52-year-old Rosalinda Jacquez.

Police say there was evidence at the scene indicating alcohol impairment may have played a role in the crash. The driver who left the scene on foot is described as a Hispanic male in his late 30's who may have facial injuries and a limp as a result of the crash.

Jacquez was making a left turn from S. Academy Blvd to Hancock when her car was struck. Her death is the 40th traffic fatality in Colorado Springs in 2020.

Anyone with information should contact Colorado Springs Police at 719-444-7000.