COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Colorado Springs Police Department says a man is facing charges of vehicular assault, DUI, reckless driving, and a weapons-related offense after they say he caused a crash that sent multiple people to the hospital.
Officers responded to the intersection of Powers Boulevard and Palmer Park Boulevard on Monday around 7:45 p.m.
Emergency crews said that a total of 4 people were transferred to local hospitals, including the man arrested. We know an adult and two children were also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to a CSPD spokesperson.
The road was shut down for several hours while crews investigated. Kevin Riley was taken into custody following treatment at the hospital.
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