COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Colorado Springs Police Department says a scooter rider is recovering from serious bodily injury after a crash Sunday afternoon.
Police said they were called to reports of the crash at the I-25 and South Circle Drive around 4:30 p.m. When the officers arrived, they learned the crash actually occurred at Lake Avenue along the Southbound off-ramp of I-25.
Police say the person on the scooter was heading westbound on Lake Avenue when they allegedly ran a red light, resulting in a crash with a vehicle heading eastbound exiting southbound I-25. Police say the driver of the car had a green light at the time of the crash.
Police cited the scooter driver for multiple traffic offenses; however do not believe alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash.
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