Colorado Springs police reported two distinct traffic incidents on Monday, September 21, that unfolded within a single block of each other on Academy Boulevard and Galley Road. The first crash, a two‑vehicle collision, happened around 3 p.m. at the intersection of North Academy Boulevard and Galley Road. First‑responders observed at least two cars being loaded onto tow trucks, and portions of both streets were temporarily closed while investigators worked the scene.

Pedestrian hit‑and‑run follows hours later

Later that evening, at approximately 7 p.m., a second incident occurred just one traffic signal north of the earlier crash, in the 3800 block of East Galley Road. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), a westbound vehicle struck an adult pedestrian and then fled the scene. The victim was transported to a hospital with significant injuries. Police have not yet determined contributing factors such as speed or alcohol involvement, and they continue to search for the driver.

Local businesses react to the back‑to‑back crashes

Owners and employees of nearby businesses said they were surprised to witness two serious accidents happen within a few hours of each other. “We see a lot of traffic here, but it’s rare to have two crashes so close together,” one shop manager told KRDO13.

Historical pattern of accidents at the intersection

CSPD data shows that the intersection of North Academy Boulevard and Galley Road has been the site of at least 20 traffic accidents over the past year. The department also noted a vehicle‑pedestrian collision in January of this year a few blocks from Monday’s incident, in which the pedestrian suffered serious bodily injury and the driver was arrested for fleeing. Another crash in late June involved a driver who fled from police and subsequently collided on the northeast corner of the same intersection.

Police request public assistance

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the alleged hit‑and‑run to contact CSPD’s non‑emergency line. Community members are encouraged to share any observations, such as dash‑cam footage or eyewitness accounts, that could aid the investigation.

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Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.