One man hit and killed in pedestrian v. vehicle crash
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- One man has died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night on E. Platte Avenue.
According to the police report, at around 10:16 p.m. a CSPD officer came across a pedestrian versus vehicle crash in the 5100 block of E. Platte.
Police say a man was walking in the roadway when he was struck by an SUV traveling westbound.
Medical personnel responded to perform life-saving measures, but the man died from his injuries. The Major Crash Team responded to the scene and assumed responsibility for the investigation.
Police say the driver remained on scene and has been contacted by detectives.
Anyone with information or who is a witness to this investigation is asked to call the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719) 444-7000; or if you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.