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Man identified from deadly hit-and-run on North Academy Boulevard, suspect arrested

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COLORADO SPRINGS — A man has been identified from a deadly hit-and-run and a suspect has been arrested, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).

The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12 at the intersection of North Academy Boulevard and Rebecca Lane, which is located on the northeast side of Colorado Springs.

WATCH: One dead following crash on N. Academy Blvd.

According to police, a motorcycle and a pickup truck crashed. The motorcyclist, who has been identified as 31-year-old Shane Golden, died on the scene, and the driver of the pickup truck fled.

Police found and arrested the driver, who has been identified as 22-year-old David Medina. He's been charged with driving under the influence and hit & run involving death.

CSPD says this is the fourth traffic death this year, and at this time last year, there were 15.

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