A 22-year-old woman, Skylar Christensen, was identified as the victim in a fatal auto-pedestrian crash on I-25 in Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs Police Department responded to the crash and found the woman had been struck by a car and sustained life-threatening injuries. She was later pronounced dead. There have been no arrests or charges issued, and speed and alcohol are not considered factors in the investigation. This incident marks the 26th fatal traffic crash in Colorado Springs in 2023. KRDO reported
22-Year-Old Woman Identified as Victim in Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Crash on I-25 in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO – The El Paso County Coroner has identified the victim of a tragic auto-pedestrian crash that occurred on July 22 on southbound I-25, just north of Woodmen Rd, as 22-year-old Skylar Christensen. The incident, which involved a vehicle and a pedestrian, occurred shortly before midnight.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers from the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) discovered that Christensen had been struck by a car and suffered life-threatening injuries. Tragically, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead, according to CSPD.
At present, no arrests or charges have been made in connection with the case. CSPD has stated that neither speed nor alcohol are considered factors in the ongoing investigation.
The fatal crash marks the 26th of its kind in Colorado Springs this year, matching the same number recorded at this time last year, as reported by CSPD.
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