Update - Fatal Crash Involving El Paso County Deputy Vehicle and Pedestrian in Wheelchair

Description: The Colorado State Patrol Released the Following Report Regarding a Fatal Crash Involving an El Paso County Deputy Vehicle and a Pedestrian in a Wheelchair.

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COLORADO SPRINGS – The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a crash between an adult male in a wheelchair and an El Paso County Sheriff’s deputy in a patrol vehicle. 

At approximately 6:39 AM, a 48-year-old deputy was responding routine (no lights or sirens, posted speeds) to a call for service.  The deputy was southbound in the 2800 block of E. Las Vegas St, in a 2020 Chevy Tahoe police SUV.  A yet-unidentified male party in a non-motorized wheelchair was also slowly moving southbound in the travel lane of E. Las Vegas St.  The Chevy struck the rear of the wheelchair, ejecting the male occupant.  The Tahoe came to an immediate stop after the collision.  Attempts to render aid to the male party were not successful and he was declared deceased on scene.  The deputy was not injured. 

The area of the crash was dark at the time with insufficient street or ambient light to illuminate the area.  The male party was in dark clothing and did not have any reflective markings or lights.  No drugs, alcohol, or speed are considered as factors.  Efforts to identify the male party and contact next of kin are still underway.  The roadway was closed for approximately 4 ¾ hours.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is cooperating with the investigation and inquiries regarding the status of their deputy should be directed to them.  Members of the Colorado State Patrol Vehicular Crimes Unit are conducting the investigation of the crash.

UPDATED INFORMATION: The deputy was NOT responding to a call for service at the time of the crash.  Please note the video has not been updated to reflect this new piece of information.  

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