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Hit-and-run with pedestrian shuts down northbound Union Blvd at Palmer Park Blvd

Hit-and-run with pedestrian shuts down northbound Union Blvd at Palmer Park Blvd

An investigation is currently underway by the Colorado Springs Police Department into a hit-and-run incident involving a pedestrian at the intersection of North Union Boulevard and Palmer Park Boulevard. Northbound Union Boulevard in the vicinity of Palmer Park to Uintah has been closed as a result. It is advisable to seek alternative routes while this investigation is ongoing. Authorities revealed that the incident occurred following a road rage episode, where an individual was reportedly struck by a vehicle after exiting their car. The injured party has been hospitalized with serious injuries. Specifics about the suspect's vehicle have not been disclosed by CSPD as of now. Law enforcement officers are scrutinizing surveillance footage in the area and are actively in pursuit of the individual who fled the scene. Information pertaining to the vehicle involved has not been made public at this time. The incident took place at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. KOAA News5 is dispatching a team to the scene to provide updates as the situation unfolds.

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