1 killed in crash on U.S. 24 near Colorado Springs
One person died in a head-on crash on U.S. 24 east of Colorado Springs on Sunday morning, according to Colorado State Patrol.
The Colorado Department of Transportation tweeted at about 7:45 a.m. that eastbound and westbound lanes were closed after a crash at Elbert Road, which is between the towns of 
One driver was killed and a second was seriously hurt after a pickup truck and car crashed head-on, according to State Patrol.hospital in Colorado Springs via ambulance, according to Gazette news partner KKTV. Flight for Life responded to the scene, but the other driver died before being airlifted.
Troopers have identified the pickup driver as a 45-year-old from Colorado Springs. No information was available on the deceased driver.
U.S. 24 reopened before 1 p.m., State Patrol said.A tragic two-vehicle collision occurred east of Colorado Springs on Sunday, October 13, 2024, resulting in the death of one driver and serious injuries to another. The incident took place around 11:39 a.m. on U.S. Highway 24 near the intersection with Curtis Road.
According to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), a Ford truck traveling westbound crossed the center line and collided head-on with an eastbound Chevrolet truck. The driver of the Ford, a 34-year-old man from Colorado Springs, was ejected from his vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet, a 25-year-old man from Calhan, was pinned inside his vehicle and sustained serious injuries. He was airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Both drivers were the sole occupants of their respective vehicles. The identities of the individuals involved have not been released pending notification of next of kin. As of Sunday evening, no charges had been filed, and the crash remains under investigation by CSP.
In the immediate aftermath of the accident, U.S. Highway 24 was closed in both directions between Stapleton Road and Scott Road to allow for emergency response and investigation. The highway remained closed for several hours before reopening around 5 p.m.
This tragic incident underscores the critical importance of attentive driving and adherence to traffic laws to ensure the safety of all road users. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision to determine contributing factors and prevent future occurrences.
