Coroner identifies hiker killed in fall at Red Rock Canyon Open Space
The El Paso County Coroner’s Office identified the man who died after falling about 85 feet from a cliff at Red Rock Canyon Open Space on Tuesday.
Howard Stone, 64, was identified as the victim by the coroner’s office. Police tell us he was hiking in a restricted area past a boundary fence, and he fell to his death near Highway 24.
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An adult male died Tuesday after falling at Red Rocks Canyon Open Space, said CSPD.
The man reportedly stumbled and fell from an approximately 85-foot precipice after hiking past a boundary fence. Police said that the man was in a restricted area.
According to Sgt. Cummings of CSPD, the man was alone and without climbing gear. He was between 40 and 50 years-old.
Law enforcement responded to the scene at approximately 12:40 p.m. and believe it to be an accidental fall.
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Today at 12:40PM, CSPD Officers responded to the area of Red Rocks Open Space for a person falling from the rocks. Upon arrival they located a deceased adult male. This appears to be an accidental fall. Additional information will be posted on the CSPD blotter shortly.
— Springs Police (@CSPDPIO) July 23, 2019
