Case# 23-17437
On Friday, May 12, 2023, at approximately 9:38 p.m., the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) was notified of a crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian in the 200 block of East St Elmo Avenue. The pedestrian suffered serious bodily injury, and the involved vehicle fled the scene.
The investigation has shown that the victim was crossing the roadway in the 200 block of East St. Elmo Avenue. The suspect vehicle was traveling westbound striking the victim in the roadway. The vehicle fled the scene, traveling south through business parking lots.
Surveillance collected has identified a person and vehicle of interest; an unknown make/model dark SUV, driven by a white male, 25-35 years old, 5’8-5’10, medium build, light-colored hair, and sideburns extending to the bottom of his ears. He was last wearing a grey “Oakley” t-shirt with a plaid long-sleeve shirt overtop, grey pants, dark shoes, and a dark ballcap with a white logo. The three surveillance images in this news release include the suspect/driver and the vehicle involved in the crash.
The CSPD Major Crash Team is now at a point in the investigation where we are asking for the community’s help in locating the vehicle or identifying the driver. If you have any information regarding the suspect or vehicle, please call the CSPD at 719-444-7000; or if you wish to remain anonymous, please call the Pikes Peak Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.
