Man in wheelchair fatally struck by van in Colorado Springs

July 27, 2020 4:06 PM

Published July 27, 2020 5:52 AM

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - One man was killed after he tried to cross N. Academy Boulevard in his wheelchair and ended up being struck by a passenger van Sunday night.

The crash happened just after 10 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Galley Rd. and N. Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs Police closed all lanes of Academy and Galley due to the severity of the crash.

Police said Monday afternoon that 62-year-old Herbert D. Shelton III was hit by the van when he was trying to cross the street against a green light.

The driver of the van stayed on scene, and police said there's no suspicion of excessive speed or impairment.

All lanes reopened just after 2 a.m. Monday.

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