DUI suspected in fatal crash at Galley Road intersection

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A serious crash killed one person and closed all lanes into and out of Galley Road at Murray Boulevard Tuesday night.

According to a press release from Colorado Springs Police, crash investigators found a white Dodge Challenger had been heading west on Galley Rd. toward the intersection of N. Murray Blvd. As the Dodge was closing in on the intersection, it collided with a white Subaru Forester. The collision caused the Subaru to "launch forward and roll over."

One of the drivers died as a result of the crash. The Major Crash Team is investigating and will release the name of the driver upon family notification. Alcohol is considered a factor in the fatal crash.

The Colorado Springs Police Department announced the closure just after 9 p.m. Police lifted the closure at around 1:45 Wednesday morning.

Alert: Due to a serious traffic crash, all lanes into and out of Galley Road at Murray Blvd are closed and will likely be closed for several hours. Please slow down and avoid the area.

— CSPD Duty Lieutenant (@CSPDDutyLt) November 24, 2021