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Driver who died following crash on Marksheffel Road last week identified

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The man who died following a crash on Marksheffel Road in Colorado Springs last week has been identified.

According to the El Paso County Coroner's Office, he was 22-year-old Esteban Solorio.

The crash happened around 4:15 a.m. on January 16, north of the intersection of Marksheffel Road and Drennan Road, which is located near the Colorado Springs Airport.

According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), Solorio was traveling south on Marksheffel Road when he drifted off the west side of the road. Police say the vehicle rolled over, and Solorio was ejected.

The department says Solorio was pronounced dead at the scene.

They say speed is being considered as a factor in the crash. At this time, it is unknown if Solorio was impaired.

This was the second traffic death in the city this year, according to CSPD. In the last 365 days, they say there have been 55 deadly crashes in Colorado Springs.

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