Colorado Springs, CO (May 15, 2025) – A deadly train accident occurred late Sunday morning in downtown Colorado Springs when a pedestrian was struck and killed near East Mill Street and South Nevada Avenue.

According to reports, authorities with the Colorado Springs Police Department were dispatched to the scene around 11:46 a.m. on May 11. Preliminary findings suggest the train was heading northbound when an unidentified male entered the tracks in its path. Officers arrived to find the individual deceased beneath the train.

The El Paso County Coroner’s Office responded to handle the investigation and removal of the body. Police advised that southbound traffic along Royer Street at East Las Vegas Street would experience delays for several hours while officials worked at the scene.

Further investigation is underway to determine all circumstances surrounding this tragic event.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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