Police say a car stopped at a traffic light was struck from behind by a pickup truck, and investigators are examining possible contributing factors.
FOUNTAIN, COLORADO - October 31, 2026
One driver died after a two-vehicle crash on South Academy Boulevard on Saturday morning, according to the Colorado Springs Gazette. The crash, reported around 7:30 a.m., shut down the eastbound roadway for several hours.
Key Facts
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Location: South Academy Boulevard near its intersections with Venetucci Boulevard, close to the eastern entrance of Pikes Peak State College
- Type of crash: Two-vehicle crash in which one vehicle was struck from behind
- Vehicles involved: A stopped car and a pickup truck associated with FedEx
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality (the driver of the stopped car)
- Responding agencies: Fountain Police Department
- Reported by: Colorado Springs Gazette
Crash Overview
Fountain police responded around 7:30 a.m. Saturday to a two-vehicle crash near South Academy and Venetucci Boulevards. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The car that was waiting at a traffic signal was hit from behind by the pickup truck.
After arriving, first responders determined that the driver of the car had died at the scene. The roadway was closed, and the Fountain Police Department's major crash unit took over the investigation, a department news release said.
The closure was announced in a police news release at about 8:45 a.m. The road reopened at about 1:30 p.m. Few other details have been reported.
Investigation Status
The Fountain Police Department's major crash unit is investigating. Police said investigators believe inattention by a driver may have been a major factor in the crash. Speed and alcohol impairment are also being examined as possible factors, but police said neither has been confirmed.