COLORADO SPRINGS — Colorado State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash along southbound I-25 near the Mesa Ridge exit.
The crash was reported at 7:20pm Sunday night. Troopers say a motorcycle rider was killed in the wreck, and that the bike was the only vehicle involved.
The off ramp and right lane of I-25 remained closed for over an hour while troopers investigated.
The interstate was completely reopened just after 9:30 pm.
47,000 Acres, 0% Containment, and New Evacuations
The Aspen Acres Fire continues to rage out of control, growing to over 47,000 acres with zero containment. New mandatory evacuations have been issued for the Red Creek area as the fire threatens thousands of structures across multiple counties.
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