Academy Boulevard closed due to fatal crash

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — At 1:22 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) reported on social media that South Academy Boulevard was closed in both directions at Jet Wing Drive due to a crash.

CSPD said the crash involved two cars, and confirmed to FOX21 that one person had died as a result of the crash. CSPD said both north and southbound lanes are closed, and asked travelers to avoid the area for the next several hours.

FOX21 News has a crew on the way to the scene and will provide updates when information becomes available.

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