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Two people hit by car in Old Colorado City

Posted at 9:06 AM, Oct 21, 2018
and last updated 2018-10-21 11:09:28-04

COLORADO SPRINGS – Two people are recovering from injuries they received after a car hit them and the driver left the scene in Old Colorado City on Saturday. One of the victims has a broken ankle.

Witnesses who saw the accident happen at 26th and Colorado Avenue were able to get the description of the car and the license plate number. They turned the information over to Colorado Springs officers.

A short time later, police went to the home Edward Reilly. Reilly was arrested and then evaluated for a possible DUI. Exactly what charges he may be facing have not been announced.