Deceased passenger identified in October 3, 2026, crash near Constitution Avenue and North Murray Boulevard

On October 3, 2026, at 1:26 PM the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) was notified of a multi-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Constitution Avenue and North Murray Boulevard. The preliminary investigation showed a pickup truck was traveling westbound on Constitution Avenue when it collided with an eastbound sedan. The pickup truck then collided with an eastbound SUV.

The driver of the sedan was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries, and a passenger of the sedan was pronounced deceased on scene. Due to the nature of the crash, the Major Crash Team was notified and assumed the investigation.

Both speed and alcohol are factors in this incident and the driver of the pickup truck, identified as 44-year-old Kari Kmiec, was taken into custody for vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and driving under the influence.

On October 21, 2026, CSPD was notified by the El Paso County Coroner's Office that the deceased had been identified as 91-year-old James Fornia.

This incident marks the 47th traffic fatality in Colorado Springs in 2026. At this time last year, the city experienced 45 traffic fatalities. Over the past 365 days, there have been 55 traffic-related fatalities within the city.

This remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information or who was a witness to this incident is asked to call CSPD at (719) 444-7000. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.