Colorado Springs Firefighter Hit on I-25 While Responding to Crash

Overview

• First responders were called around 9 a.m. to a multi-vehicle crash on southbound I-25 near the Circle Drive exit.
• As crews checked on drivers, another car failed to slow, hit a vehicle from the crash, then struck a firefighter, according to police.
• CSPD says emergency vehicles at the scene were fully marked with lights activated.
• The firefighter was transported to a hospital with multiple injuries; no further condition details were released.
• CSFD urged motorists to move over, reduce speed near flashing lights, stay alert, and increase following distance during snow.