Skateboarder hit by police car near Manitou Springs
Colorado Springs police said a Manitou Springs police car hit a skateboarder Saturday night.
The accident happened at the intersection of West Colorado Avenue and Ridge Road — an area known as “No Man’s Land” because it lies between the jurisdiction of Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs and El Paso County.
Police said the 28-year-old man was struck as he tried to cross Colorado Avenue despite oncoming traffic, and was taken to Memorial Hospital where he is expected to recover.
No further details were available Saturday night.
The victim will be cited and the incident remains under investigation, police said.
