🌱 8th Street Traffic Study + Single-Vehicle Collision Fatality

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 54 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. The Colorado Springs Police Department Major Crash Team is investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of 43-year-old Joy Smith. The crash happened in the morning hours of Feb. 13 near South Circle Drive and South Hancock Expressway with the vehicle rolling into a ditch. This is the third fatality of the year related to a traffic incident. (KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News)
2. The Colorado Springs Police Department is asking for the community's help in identifying the driver in a Jan. 16 hit-and-run. According to the department, a man was walking his dog when he was struck by a light-colored 2015-2019 Subaru Legacy sedan. Anyone with information related to the ongoing investigation is being instructed to contact Crime Stoppers or the Colorado Springs Police Department. (Press Release Desk)
3. A section of 8th Street is being studied for congestion issues. City engineers are conducting the investigation over a seven-month period and will include feedback from 8th Street business owners. The study will be used to formulate a proposal to upgrade and improve the congestion using $3.5 million in funds given by the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority. (KRDO)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• DIY Water Heater Installation At The Manitou Springs Library (1:00 PM)
• Online Proctoring At The East Library and Information Center (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Colorado Rockies highlights Black-owned businesses during Black History Month. (Instagram)
• Colorado Springs, Colorado reminds the community to check out the Bighorn Sheep Day at Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center today. Click for more information related to the event. (Instagram)
• Colorado Springs Airport shared its special visitors from last week. Click to find out who they might be. (Instagram)

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— Erica Zenn

About me: Erica Zenn is a Masters Student in Applied Psychology at the University of Southern California who originally hails from Chapel Hill, NC. With a bachelors degree from Cornell University, Erica is an expert verbal and written communicator who brings extensive experience in employee engagement and customer experience of companies. Erica is passionate about community building, and loves using her writing and communication skills to bring people together.