COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — One person is dead following a dirt bike crash, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).
It happened around 5 p.m. Monday along Florence Avenue, which is located in the Stratton Meadows area.
The driver of the dirt bike was taken to the hospital where they died from their injuries. The identity of the driver will be released at a later time by the El Paso County Coroner's Office.
CSPD says based on video and witness statements, speed is being considered as a factor in the crash.
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Severe storms begin to pick up Tuesday heading into the evening hours
Skies will begin to turn stormy and unsettled as early as the lunch hour. That's when we expect the first round of storms to develop along the Front Range. For the Pikes Peak Region and I-25 corridor, our main window for severe weather will come between 1-6 pm.
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