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Fatal Crash Involves Pedestrian on I-25 in Pueblo After Secondary Collision; Driver Flees Scene
Description: Police say a pedestrian died late Dec. 9 after being struck on I-25 following an initial single-vehicle crash. Investigators are searching for the driver who left the scene. Read the Full Press Release from the Pueblo Police Department...
Pedestrian Killed in Accident on I-25
Pueblo, CO- On December 9, 2025, at approximately 11:53 PM, Pueblo Police officers were dispatched to I-25 southbound, between Martin Luther King Jr. Bypass and 13th St. in reference to a traffic accident involving a pedestrian.
Upon arrival, officers located a deceased female in the roadway south of a crashed Honda Civic. It appeared that the female, who was an occupant of the wrecked Honda Civic, was struck while outside of the Honda by another vehicle unrelated to the first accident. There were several parties on scene who stopped to assist.
Traffic Investigators and CSI Detectives were called out to investigate and the interstate was shut down temporarily.
The investigation revealed that there was a single vehicle crash involving the Honda that struck the jersey barricade and came to rest in the left lane. Once the occupants exited the vehicle, they both were struck by a passing vehicle. One of the parties survived their injuries and is cooperating with the investigation. The passing vehicle did not stop and is currently being sought by investigators.
The investigation is ongoing. This is the 21st fatal crash of 2025.
The information contained in this press release is based on preliminary information available at the time of its drafting. The Pueblo Police Department’s understanding of this incident may change as additional evidence is collected, analyzed and reviewed. The purpose of this press release is to provide timely information to the public. In consideration of the foregoing, please be advised that any statements expressed herein are subject to change at any time.
