COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian at North Union Boulevard and Palmer Park Boulevard.
Police say a person was allegedly run over by a vehicle after they stepped out of their car during a suspected road rage incident. The person was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.
According to CSPD, the driver, later identified as 39-year-old Daniel Nations, left the scene, but he was later located and taken into custody.
Police say Nations has been booked into the Criminal Justice Center and has been charged with first-degree assault.
The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. Thursday.
Northbound Union Bl shutdown at Palmer Park Bl due to traffic accident. Expect delays and seek alternative routes.
— CSPD Communications (@CSPDComCenter) July 24, 2025
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