COLORADO SPRINGS — One person is dead following a crash at the intersection of North Academy Boulevard and North Carefree Circle, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).
It happened around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday on the northeast side of Colorado Springs.
According to CSPD, the crash involved a truck and a motorcycle. At this time, it is unclear how the crash happened.
The name of the person who died will be released by the El Paso County Coroner's Office at a later date.
CSPD says the southbound lanes of North Academy Boulevard at the intersection will be closed for several hours. They ask that you avoid the area.
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