Colorado Springs, CO — Commuters in Colorado Springs faced significant delays Monday afternoon as the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Major Crash Team investigated a crash involving one of its own officers. The incident occurred at the intersection of North Carefree Circle and Powers Boulevard, which was shut down for several hours while investigators examined the scene.
According to CSPD, the officer involved in the crash was not injured. However, other drivers involved in the incident were transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. The exact circumstances of the crash are still under investigation.
This crash marks the second time in less than a month that a CSPD cruiser has been involved in an accident at this particular intersection. The first occurred at the beginning of April, raising concerns about the safety of the area.
As authorities continued their investigation, the crash led to a secondary accident at the nearby intersection of North Carefree Circle and Rio Vista Drive. It is unclear at this time whether anyone was injured in this second collision.
CSPD is urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternative routes while the investigation is ongoing. The department has not yet provided additional details on the cause of the crash but has assured the public that they are working to determine what led to the incidents.
The repeated accidents involving CSPD vehicles at this intersection have drawn attention to the potential hazards in the area, and authorities are expected to review safety measures to prevent further occurrences.
