COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A pedestrian who died following a crash along North Cascade Avenue in Colorado Springs earlier this month has been identified.
According to the El Paso County Coroner's Office, he was 76-year-old Alan Krause.
This was the first traffic death in the city this year, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD). They say in the last 364 days, there have been 54 deadly crashes.
Background Information
A pedestrian is dead following a crash on January 2, according to 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.
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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