Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Latest southern Colorado news, weather and sports from FOX21 News

Accused felon dies in crash during police chase
Posted: 09.20.2012 at 9:46 AM
0
A wanted man crashed his truck in Colorado Springs Wednesday.  / FOX21: Mike Byrum
Photo

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- Colorado Springs Police officers said a man has died following a chase with authorities Wednesday morning.

Officers were looking for a man they said was armed and dangerous and had commited several robberies. When they found him near Byron Drive and Pikes Peak Avenue, he got into a truck and sped off.

As he was driving north on Murray Boulevard, he lost control of his truck, hopped a curb, went over a car, through a fence and crashed near La Cresta Estates.

The man died in the hospital. Officers will  not release his name until the coroner completes an autopsy.

Related Links

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Couple who died in Black Forest Fire identified
Travis Ruiz   |  Yesterday at 5:35 PM  |  8 comments
Thumbnail
Continuing to give back, after losing her home
Sam Baranowski  |  Yesterday at 8:00 AM  |  9 comments
Thumbnail
Wildfires burn north of Colorado Springs
FOX21 Continuous News Desk  |  Yesterday at 9:30 PM  |  14 comments
Follow FOX21
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
Health Connection
Local medical information
Beauty & Wellness
Tips to improve your health
Recreation and Travel
Plan your trip
Auto
Car maintainance
ADVERTISEMENT