crash investigation

Colorado State Patrol vehicle stolen, ends in fatal crash

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Tuesday, shortly before 11:00 a.m., Colorado State Patrol Troopers responded to assist Otero County deputies with a suspect fleeing from them along Highway 50 in Otero County. The vehicle was said to have been reported as a "shots fired" call. The suspect was also said to have caused multiple crashes, and attempted to cause head-on crashes with himself and other vehicles.

Fatal crash on Highway 50 in Pueblo Saturday

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The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a crash which occurred Saturday morning in Pueblo and resulted in one death.

According to CSP Master Trooper David Conway, the crash occurred abound 8:40 a.m. on Highway 50 at Wago Drive. A 62-year-old man from Pueblo West, who has not been identified and was the only person in the vehicle, died at the scene.

Excessive speed is being investigated as a contributing factor. Alcohol and drugs are not suspected.