Pedestrian identified after fatal crash at South Hwy 85 and Main St

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Fountain Police Department (FPD) confirms the pedestrian involved in the crash on Sept. 30, just after 7 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 85 and Main Street, died on scene.

FPD says a motorcycle was traveling south on South Highway 85, approaching Main Street, while a pedestrian identified as 44-year-old Sharla Willer was walking across the northern crosswalk from east to west, against the crossing indicator, when they were hit by the motorcycle.

Police say the motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital with severe injuries.

According to FPD, at this time, they do not believe alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash.

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