On February 24, 2023, at approximately 6:49 p.m., Colorado Springs Police Department was dispatched to a fatal crash in the area of 5100 N. Powers Boulevard. The investigation determined the vehicle involved was southbound on Powers Boulevard when it ran off the right (west) side of the road and rolled over, ejecting the front passenger. The ejected person was deceased on scene. On March 28, 2023, the driver of the vehicle, identified as a 17-year-old Colorado Springs resident, was charged with Careless Driving Causing Death and Changing Lanes in an Unsafe Manner (Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic). Due to the suspect’s age they will not be identified.
Original Blotter Post
On 02/24/2023 at 6:49 PM, members of the Colorado Springs Police Department, Stetson Hills Division, were dispatched to the 5100 block of N Powers Blvd regarding a single vehicle traffic crash involving a fatality. Upon arrival officers determined a single vehicle traveling south on Powers Blvd lost control, left the roadway, and rolled over ejecting one of the passengers. The passenger was deceased on scene. Due to the nature of the crash the Major Crash team was notified and responded to assume the investigation. It is too early in the investigation to determine if speed or alcohol are factors in this crash.