On November 10, 2022, the driver of the Colorado Springs Fire Department truck was charged with Careless Driving resulting in Death, a traffic misdemeanor. The driver has been identified as Wesley Cosgrove.
Original News Release
On Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 2:45PM, a citizen called to a report a male attempting to start a fire in Dorchester Park located at 1130 S. Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and quickly determine a CSFD Brush truck was need as there was a fire in the park on the stump of a tree and the CSFD Engine was too large to take off the road.
A CSFD Brush Truck, which is meant to assist in fighting fires in these types of locations, responded to the scene with the Engine. The brush truck tried to enter the park along the southeast corner of the park. Due to the old parking lot being blocked off, the truck drove south from the parking area where the park and curb meet. This area has been repeatedly driven over and is therefore dirt. Where the worn dirt path and grassy area meet, there was debris consisting of blankets and other items on the ground. The brush truck attempted to turn west in this area. As the brush truck made the turn, it struck the victim, Margaret Miller, who was under the items on the ground.
CSFD personnel immediately exited the truck to attempt lifesaving efforts, but the female died as a result of her injuries. CSFD also requested a response by the Colorado Springs Police Department, who responded to the scene. The Major Crash Team was requested and has assumed responsibility for the investigation. This is an ongoing investigation.
This is still an active investigation and anyone with information or who is a witness to this investigation is asked to call the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719) 444-7000; or if you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.
Original Blotter Entry
On Sunday, October 16,2022 at 3:03 PM, members of the Colorado Springs Police Department, Gold Hill Division were contacted regarding a possible traffic crash in Dorchester Park. Upon arrival in the area, it was discovered that a City of Colorado Springs Fire Department vehicle was responding into the park on reports of a tree stump on fire. AS the fire department vehicle entered the park their vehicle came in contact with a person. When members of CSFD got out to check on the person, the person was deceased. Due to the nature of the crash members of the CSPD Major Crash Team responded to the scene to further the investigation.