Fatal accident involving pedestrian closed all southbound I-25 lanes at Gardens of the Gods

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A fatal accident at I-25 and Filmore completely blocked all southbound lanes Monday afternoon.

According to Colorado Springs police, the accident blocked the road just before 12 p.m. At 2:26 p.m., CSPD opened up all lanes.

CSPD's Major Crash Team is investigating the crash. They say the accident involved a vehicle and a pedestrian.

CDOT reports the crash is between Exit 146, Garden of the Gods Road, and Exit 145, Fillmore Street. All lanes were closed at Garden of the Gods road while crews worked.

I-25 SB: Crash between Exit 146 - Garden of the Gods Road and Exit 145 - CO 38; Fillmore Street. All lanes are closed at Garden of the Gods road, expect delays. Use alternate route. https://t.co/FcnftQI4oa

— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) April 19, 2021

Drivers were asked to avoid the area and find alternative routes.

This is a developing story and this article will be updated as more information comes in.