Pedestrian dies after crash near Academy and Maizeland in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- One person was killed after being hit by a vehicle Wednesday morning near Academy Boulevard and Maizeland Road.
Police have blocked southbound Academy Boulevard near Constitution Ave. due to the crash. It happened around 9:30 a.m.
The area where the pedestrian crossed does not have a crosswalk.
Police said the pedestrian was thrown about 40 yards down the southbound lane of North Academy after being hit. Police believe the pedestrian is a transient.
The driver pulled over at an office building down the road immediately after the crash.
They are cooperating with officers in their investigation.
We're working on getting more information, check back for updates.
A pedestrian was hit on southbound North Academy and Academy Circle. We can see a shopping cart and a handbag in the middle of the road. COS police and traffic investigators are on scene. More updates at noon on @KRDONC13 pic.twitter.com/Oy3KmCbwBV
— Mia Villanueva (@MiaKRDO) August 11, 2021