COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo (KOAA) — A pedestrian died Monday night after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Pikes Peak Avenue and Ruskin Drive, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Police received a call about the collision at approximately 9:48 at night on Monday on the east side of the city. Emergency responders arrived and found a man in the roadway. Despite medical intervention, the man died at the scene. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, police said.
The Major Crash Team was called to the scene. Early into the investigation police believe the vehicle was traveling eastbound on Pikes Peak Avenue when it struck the pedestrian, who was in the roadway. Police said impairment is not currently considered a factor in the crash. Investigators are still looking into whether speed played a role.
Police tell News5 the roadway has since reopened and the investigation remains ongoing.
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