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El Paso County lieutenant passes away in off-duty traffic crash

Posted at 12:24 PM, May 06, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-06 15:39:22-04

COLORADO SPRINGS — A lietenant with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office died in a car crash Tuesday, according to the sheriff's office.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office announced 58-year-old Lieutenant Doug Lundstedt unexpectedly passed away in an off-duty traffic crash.

Colorado Springs Police Department also recognized his passing in a tweet.

The sheriff's office said Lundstedt leaves behind his wife Michelle and their daughter Jordan. Our hearts go out to his family during this time.