Person dead after being hit by truck while crossing downtown street

One person is dead after being hit by a truck along East Costilla Street on Tuesday evening. No arrests have been made, and the person has not been identified.

One person dead after fatal crash along East Costilla Street

By: Aidan Hulting

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Colorado Springs Police Department says it investigated a fatal crash Tuesday evening.

UPDATE: The full intersection of South Wahsatch Ave and East Costilla St is now closed in all directions. Please avoid the area.
— CSPD Communications (@CSPDComCenter) March 11, 2026

Police say a person was hit by a truck while crossing the street. That person died at the scene.

A preliminary investigation shows the truck was eastbound on Costilla and hit the pedestrian while turning left onto northbound Wahsatch. Police say speed and alcohol do not appear to have been factors.

No arrests have been made at the time of this article's last update.

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