COLORADO SPRINGS — Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) and Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) responded to a traffic accident at East Platte Avenue and North Powers Boulevard on Wednesday around 10:40 a.m.
The westbound lanes are blocked at this time and will stay blocked for several hours, according to police. The major crash team is responding.
This crash is a fatal traffic accident. The major crash team is responding. Lt. Reeser will be available for interviews on scene at 11:15 AM.
— Colorado Springs Police Department (@CSPDPIO) September 6, 2023
Roads will be closed for multiple hours. Please use Murray Ave. for north/south traffic, and Galley Rd. for east/west traffic. https://t.co/yim6SPN6Dx
The crash involved one car crashing into two cars that were stopped at a stoplight.
The driver of the car that crashed into the two others was not wearing a seatbelt and deputies confirmed that that man died at the scene.
It is currently unknown if speed or alcohol were factors in this crash.
Police are asking drivers to use Murray Avenue for north-southbound traffic and Galley Road for east-westbound traffic.
News5 will continue to update this article as we learn more.
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