COLORADO SPRINGS — We're learning more about what led up to last week's deadly road rage crash on I-25 near Garden of the Gods Road.
WATCH: One dead following crash on I-25 near Garden of the Gods Road Friday evening
It happened around 6:30 p.m. Friday and closed the northbound lanes for several hours. A 21-year-old man was killed and seven other people were injured.
Police arrested Durriel Humphrey for road rage at the scene.
WATCH: One dead following crash on I-25, CSPD arrests one person on felony charges
According to the arrest affidavit, Humphrey says another car was tailgating him before cutting him off. As a result, he sped up to get in front of the car and crashed into the back of the victim's car.
Several witnesses say they saw the other vehicle sped away from the scene following the crash.
Humphrey is being charged with several counts, including the following:
- vehicular homicide
- vehicular assault
- reckless driving
He will be in court on Friday.
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