Deceased Motorcyclist Identified in October 2, 2026, Crash Near Barnes Road and Purcell Drive

On October 2, 2026, at 8:07 pm, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) was notified of a single motorcycle traffic crash on Barnes Road near Purcell Drive. The preliminary investigation showed a motorcycle with a single rider was traveling westbound on Barnes Road, when it struck the median, ejecting the rider. The rider was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

The rider was later pronounced deceased as a result of the injuries sustained from the crash. Due to the nature of the crash, the Major Crash Team was notified and assumed the investigation.

On October 5, 2026, CSPD was notified by the El Paso County Coroner's Office that the deceased had been identified as 48-year-old Justin Flowers.

This incident marks the 46th 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.