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Motorcyclist crashes into back of car, dies in Pueblo County crash

Fatal Crash
Posted at 1:33 PM, Jul 03, 2020
and last updated 2020-07-03 15:33:27-04

PUEBLO — A 24-year-old motorcyclist died Thursday night after crashing into the back of a vehicle on Highway 50 in Pueblo County, according to Colorado State Patrol.

Troopers said they responded to the crash on Highway 50, one mile east of Purcell Boulevard, around 10:15 p.m.

CSP said Jason Sims, of Colorado Springs, was traveling fast on his motorcycle when he hit the back of a Honda Civic in the same lane.

State Patrol said Sims was pronounced dead at the scene and that he was wearing a helmet.

The crash is still under investigation and speed is a factor.