One dead in motorcycle accident in southeast Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – A motorcyclist has died in a crash in southeast Colorado Springs.

Police said they responded to the accident Sunday afternoon, shortly after another fatal crash involving a motorcycle in Garden of the Gods. There they said they needed to bring in investigators to investigate this other accident, which was reported at Carmel Drive and Monterey Road.

As they began investigating, police told 11 News the driver was killed and another vehicle was involved in the accident. They also said the driver of the motorcycle was found lying on the road and died at the scene.

They also said they believe speed was a factor in the accident, which police confirmed based on witness statements.

They asked the public to avoid the area while working.

We will update this article as more information becomes available.

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