COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A pedestrian is dead following a crash Friday afternoon, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).
It happened around 5:45 p.m. near the intersection of East Espanola Street and North Cascade Avenue, which is located near Monument Valley Park.
When emergency personnel arrived, they say the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. They also say the driver involved in the incident stayed on scene and cooperated.
According to CSPD's investigation, the driver was traveling north on North Cascade Avenue approaching East Espanola Street. They say the pedestrian was crossing North Cascade Avenue near the intersection when the crash happened.
The name of the pedestrian will be released at a later time by the El Paso County Coroner's Office. At this time, CSPD says the driver is not facing charges.
Speed and impairment are not being considered as factors in the crash, according to CSPD.
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