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[10-05-24] Road Rage Leads to Rollover Crash Near Downtown Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Road rage between two drivers led to a rollover crash Wednesday night.

Police were called to the northbound on-ramp at Cimarron and I-25 just after 7 p.m. to what initially seemed to be a standard crash: two vehicles, with one that had flipped over. The vehicles involved were a Ford F-150 and a Toyota Tacoma pulling a trailer.

Once on scene, officers learned that there had been a dispute between the drivers just before the collision.

“The driver of the Toyota had already reported a road rage with the other driver brake checking the driver of the Toyota,” said a CSPD lieutenant.

When both vehicles started getting onto the interstate, police say the Toyota tried to get around the Ford by passing in the shoulder but clipped the pickup.

“After being unsuccessful in passing on the left the motorist attempted to pass on the right and struck Ford a second time,” the lieutenant said. “[The Toyota] continued forward as the Ford rolled.”

The driver in the Ford was injured and taken to the hospital. No injuries were reported for the other driver, and police say the injured motorist is expected to survive.

One person was arrested, but police did not say which vehicle they were in. That person has been identified as Mark Graham.

“Drivers are reminded to report dangerous driving behavior but disengage. It is better and safer for you to arrive at your destination then engage in risky behavior as though driving in Colorado Springs is a competition,” the lieutenant said.

Source : KKTV

(Credit : CBS News)

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