Colorado Springs Police have closed a portion of westbound Woodmen Rd due to a fatal crash during the noon hour on Friday.
According to police, a motorcycle rider was making a right turn onto Woodmen from Havenwood when it was hit by a truck heading west on Woodmen Road.
Emergency personnel were able to work on the rider who died at the scene. Officers set up a screen to shield the view of the crash from onlookers during the investigation.
Be aware of officers in the area and watch for detours westbound between Austin Bluffs towards Rangewood as the crash is along the stretch of road near the intersection with Havenwood.
Police expect the road to be closed for an extended period of time, so please plan accordingly to take another route.
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