Police said both the driver and the pedestrian were cited, and northbound Nevada Avenue was closed for several hours during the investigation.
Colorado Springs, CO - October 26, 2026
A pedestrian was injured after being hit by a northbound vehicle at the intersection of Brookside Street and Nevada Avenue in Colorado Springs, according to the Colorado Springs Gazette. The crash was reported on Saturday evening, and the injured pedestrian was taken to a hospital.
Key Facts
- Date: Saturday, with the report first published October 26, 2026
- Location: Intersection of Brookside Street and Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Type of crash: Pedestrian struck by a vehicle
- Vehicles involved: One northbound vehicle
- Injuries / fatalities: Multiple injuries reported; the injured pedestrian was taken to a hospital
- Responding agencies: Colorado Springs police
- Reported by: Colorado Springs Gazette
Crash Overview
Officers responded to a call about 9:25 p.m. involving a pedestrian near Brookside Street and Nevada Avenue. According to the investigation, a northbound vehicle struck the pedestrian while they were crossing Nevada Avenue mid-block, going against a green light.
A passerby stopped to help before officers arrived, according to police. Witness accounts reported to police indicate the driver initially left the scene and later returned.
The injured pedestrian was taken to a hospital. Few further details about the crash have been reported.
People Involved
- Pedestrian: Injured and taken to a hospital. The pedestrian's age was not reported.
- Driver: Identified as Samantha Leathers. The driver's age was not reported.
Investigation Status
The Colorado Springs police investigated the crash. Officials said both Samantha Leathers, the driver, and the pedestrian were given citations for traffic-related offenses.