Fatal Crash
Pedestrian Killed in Colorado Springs Identified by Coroner
Incident record
March 10, 2026
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Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO
Colorado
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
El Paso County Sheriff's Office
Report body
A pedestrian has died following a crash in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, according to the El Paso County Coroner's Office.
The coroner's office confirmed the identification of the deceased pedestrian, though further details about the circumstances of the crash have not been released. It remains unclear how many vehicles were involved or what led to the fatal incident.
No additional information about the location within the city, such as a specific roadway or intersection, has been made public at this time. Officials have not indicated whether any other injuries resulted from the crash.
The case remains under review by local authorities. As is standard in fatal traffic incidents, further details are expected to emerge as investigators complete their work and the coroner's office finalizes its findings.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash and the identity of the pedestrian involved.
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Colorado accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 3 years (Motor-vehicle claims get 3 years (C.R.S. 13-80-101(1)(n)), an exception to the general 2-year PI rule.)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of death.)
- Fault rule
- Colorado uses modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar: you recover only if you are LESS than 50% at fault; at 50% or more you recover nothing.
- Citations
- C.R.S. 13-80-101(1)(n) (auto SoL); C.R.S. 13-21-111 (comparative fault); C.R.S. 13-80-102(1) (wrongful death)
- Crash report agency
- Colorado State Patrol for state-highway crashes; local agency otherwise. CSP reports commonly via LexisNexis crash portal.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.