On April 1st, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Pueblo Police responded to Highway 50 Bypass at Norwood Avenue in reference to a vehicle collision. Police determined a two-vehicle collision had occurred. The driver was declared deceased on scene, while the passenger of one of the vehicles sustained serious injuries. The victim that sustained life threatening injuries was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment.
The suspect driver was treated for minor injuries at an area hospital. Pueblo Police traffic unit and crime scene investigations units are investigating this death. The investigation is still on going. There is no arrest currently. Drugs and alcohol are not a factor in this crash.
The victim will be identified by the Pueblo County Coroner after appropriate notifications. The Coroner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death. This is the 6th traffic fatality in the City of Pueblo for 2024.
If anyone has any information on this incident, you are encouraged to contact Pueblo Police dispatch at (719) 553-2502 or Corporal Chris Timme at (719) 553-2453. If you would like to remain anonymous, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers @ (719) 542-STOP (719- 542-7867) or www.pueblocrimestoppers.com. If your information leads to a felony arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.
The information contained in this press release is based on preliminary information available at the time of its drafting. The Pueblo Police Department’s understanding of this incident may change as additional evidence is collected, analyzed and reviewed. The Pueblo Police Department does not draw any conclusions about whether the officers acted consistent with our policies and the law until all the facts are known and the investigation is complete. The purpose of this press release is to provide timely information to the public. In consideration of the foregoing, please be advised that any statements expressed herein are subject to change at any time.
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