Release Number: 2508-002
On July 3, 2025, at 8:35 PM, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) was dispatched to the intersection of Constitution Avenue and Tutt Boulevard regarding a three-vehicle traffic crash. Upon arrival, officers learned a white Nissan was eastbound on Constitution Avenue, turning left to go north on Tutt Boulevard. As the Nissan began to turn left, it was struck by a green Toyota that was westbound on Constitution Avenue. After being hit by the green Toyota, the Nissan struck a third vehicle. Two people were transported to local hospitals for treatment of moderate injuries. The CSPD, Major Crash Team, is still investigating this crash.
On July 18, 2025, CSPD was notified that the driver of the white Nissan succumbed to their injuries at a local hospital.
On July 21, 2025, the El Paso County Coroner’s Office conducted an autopsy of the deceased driver. The deceased driver has been identified as 64-year-old Peter “Pedro” Sanchez.
This is the 30th traffic fatality in Colorado Springs this year. At this same time last year, there were 30 traffic fatalities in Colorado Springs. That means in the past 365 days, there have been 49 traffic fatalities in Colorado Springs.