COLORADO SPRINGS — The motorcyclist who got in a fatal crash on July 11 has been identified. According to the El Paso County Coroner, he was 65-year-old Karl Maisel.
According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) this is the 31 traffic death in Colorado Springs this year, six more than the previous year at this time.
Background:
The southbound I-25 off-ramp was closed at the MLK Bypass for a crash on July 11, according to CSPD.
Police say a motorcyclist, later identified as Maisel, crashed and was been taken to the hospital in critical condition. According to CSPD, Maisel died at the hospital.
According to witnesses, Maisel lost control while exiting I-25. No other vehicles are believed to be involved in the crash.
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