Fatal Car Crash at Powers and Platte Intersection in Colorado Springs
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: September 6, 2023
One person died at the scene
Tragedy struck on Wednesday morning when a three-car collision occurred at the intersection of Powers and Platte in Colorado Springs. According to reports, one person has been confirmed dead as a result of the accident.
The crash took place just after 10:40 a.m., prompting immediate response from emergency medical services. Upon arrival, authorities discovered that one individual involved in the collision did not have a pulse. Sadly, this person was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
Preliminary investigations suggest that three cars were involved in the incident. It is believed that one driver "failed to yield" and subsequently rear-ended another vehicle. The driver who failed to yield tragically lost their life at the scene of the accident. Police suspect that this individual was not wearing a seatbelt during the time of impact.
At present, law enforcement agencies are actively investigating the cause of this devastating crash. Details regarding other possible injuries sustained by those involved have yet to be released.
The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) and Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) swiftly arrived at E Platte Ave and N Powers BL following reports of the traffic accident. As a result, westbound lanes are currently blocked off for further investigation.
This remains an ongoing story with updates expected as more information becomes available. We encourage readers to refresh this page periodically for any new developments surrounding this tragic incident.
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Tags: Colorado, Fatal, Carcrash, Trafficaccident, Colorado Springs, Platte, Intersection, Powers
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- One person
- Vehicles:
- three cars
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Colorado
- City:
- Colorado Springs
- Location:
- E Platte Ave and N Powers BL
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-09-06
- Time of Incident:
- just after 10:40 a.m.
E Platte Ave and N Powers BL
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