[11-25-23] Pedestrian Hospitalized After E. Platte Crash

UPDATE: THURSDAY 11/23/2023 7:35 a.m.

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department said all lanes of East Platte Avenue were reopened to the public.

The pedestrian involved in the crash was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The investigation into the crash is continuing.

ORIGINAL STORY: Eastbound Platte closed after pedestrian hit by car

UPDATE: WEDNESDAY 11/22/2023 7:45 p.m.

The community is being asked to avoid Platte Avenue at Academy Boulevard after a pedestrian was hit by a car, closing eastbound Platte.

According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), officers responded around 6:30 p.m. to a report of a person hit by a car.

CSPD said eastbound traffic is being diverted north or southbound on Academy, with no traffic from Academy being allowed to access eastbound Platte.

ORIGINAL STORY: Eastbound Platte closed at Academy for crash

WEDNESDAY 11/22/2023 7:39 p.m.

Eastbound Platte Avenue is closed at North Academy Boulevard for a crash.

According to FOX21’s crew on the scene, all eastbound lanes of Platte Avenue are closed just east of North Academy Boulevard. Drivers are being diverted at Chelton Road.

Photos from the scene show a single car remaining on scene, though it is unclear if any other vehicles were involved.

Drivers are urged to avoid the area and plan alternate routes. Galley Road or Palmer Park Avenue can be used to head east after diverting from Chelton Road.

Source : KRDO

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Pedestrian crashes remain a serious safety concern across the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 7,080 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes nationwide in 2024, and more than 71,000 pedestrians were injured.

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