One person died in rollover accident on Powers Boulevard

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - ADDITIONAL UPDATE: On Saturday at 6:16 p.m., police officers say they responded to a crash on Powers Boulevard south of Platte Avenue.

On arrival, police say they located a victim trapped in one of the involved vehicles. The victim was extricated and transported in critical condition. The victim was pronounced deceased a short time later, according to police. Due to the nature of the crash, police say the Major Crash Team responded and assumed the investigation. According to officers, the initial investigation revealed a SUV was northbound, crossed the center median, and struck a sedan that was southbound.

At this time, it is unclear if drugs, alcohol or excessive speed are factors in the crash.

UPDATE: Colorado Springs Police confirmed to KRDO13 that one person has died after a rollover crash on Powers Boulevard near Platte Avenue.

Part of the road is still shut down in that area. Law enforcement asks drivers to exercise caution in the area.

PREVIOUS REPORTING: The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is responding to a traffic accident on southbound Powers Boulevard south of Platte Avenue. CSFD says SB Powers is down to one lane.

CSFD said one person was extricated from the car after being trapped. That person is being taken to the hospital.

Law enforcement asks the community to continue to avoid the area and to slow down and move over for emergency crews.

CSFD responded to the incident alongside the Cimmaron Hills Fire Department (CHFD). CHFD says this was a rollover accident.

This crash is separate from the rollover incident reported earlier in the afternoon.

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