CSPD releases victim information from October 3, fatal crash

On October 3, 2026, at 6:38 p.m. the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) was notified of an incident where an individual was struck by a vehicle in the 800 block of South El Paso Street. The preliminary investigation showed that vehicles were being moved within a private driveway, when one of the vehicles struck a juvenile.

The juvenile was transported to an area hospital and was pronounced deceased. Due to the nature of the incident, the Major Crash Team responded and assumed the investigation.

On October 28, 2026, CSPD was notified by the El Paso County Coroner's Office that the deceased had been positively identified as a 1-year-old juvenile male.

This incident marks the 48th traffic related 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 56 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.