State Patrol investigating fatal accident

The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a fatal car accident involving a pedestrian in Falcon.

State troopers say the crash happened at 8 Saturday evening. An 18-year-old driver crashed into a 38-year-old man who was jogging.

The crash took place at the intersection of Eastonville Rd. and Tompkins Rd. State Patrol reports that the man was running with his back to approaching traffic, and made an abrupt turn left as the driver approached.

The jogger was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released.

State Patrol have ruled out speed, alcohol and drugs as factors in the crash. The driver is cooperating with State Troopers in the investigation.