Police investigating fatal crash on northeast side of Colorado Springs

The Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating a deadly crash at Briargate Boulevard and Union Boulevard.

A tweet posted Friday saying the Briargate Blvd and Union intersection is closed due to a fatal accident. Authorities are asking the public to please avoid the area at this time.

Lieutenant Black with the Colorado Springs Police Department is currently responding to the scene. We will update you with the latest information as it becomes available. Check back to this article.

The Briargate Blvd and Union intersection is closed due to a fatal accident. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/26LVZs2PbO

— Springs Police (@CSPDPIO) January 19, 2019 Traffic Fatality: Briargate and Union. MAU en route. Lieutenant Black is responding.

— Springs Police (@CSPDPIO) January 19, 2019