Drivers identified in fatal pedestrian crash in February on East Fountain Boulevard and Jetwing Drive

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has arrested two drivers in the fatal crash involving a pedestrian on East Fountain Boulevard and Jetwing Drive.

On Wednesday, Feb. 8, CSPD was called to the intersection of E. Fountain Blvd. and Jetwing Dr. around 5:30 a.m. about a car vs. pedestrian crash. When officers arrived they discovered a man, later identified as 55-year-old Joseph Rector, had been hit by two vehicles and died on the scene.


Previous reporting: Pedestrian killed at Fountain and Jet Wing identified

CSPD said both drivers involved were served and released on charges of Careless Driving, resulting in Death and Speed Limits.

23-year-old Caleb Zarkovacki was served and released on a traffic summons on Tuesday, April 11, and 23-year-old Kyle Rolofson was served and released on a traffic summons on Thursday, April 13.

Police said its investigation revealed both drivers were apparently driving well above the speed limit and both vehicles hit the victim.

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