Colorado Springs: Pedestrian Dies Following May 10 Crash on Powers and Astrozon; Investigation Ongoing

On May 10th, 2026, at approximately 12:56 AM, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) was notified of a pedestrian vs vehicle crash at the intersection of Powers Boulevard and Astrozon Boulevard. Upon officers arriving on scene, they learned that a wheelchair bound pedestrian was southbound in the right-hand turn lane of Powers Boulevard. when the pedestrian was struck by a commercial bus. The pedestrian was transported in critical condition to a local hospital and later succumbed to their injuries that same day.

Due to the circumstances surrounding this crash, the CSPD Major Crash Team (MCT) was notified and responded. CSPD MCT assumed responsibility for the investigation. Currently, speed does not appear to be a contributing factor. Southbound Powers Boulevard was closed for several hours while detectives investigated and processed the scene.

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On May 12th, CSPD was notified by the El Paso County Coroner's Office that the transported pedestrian had succumbed to his injuries sustained on May 10th. He was identified as a 45-year-old Joseph Leos Quinones.

At this time, no formal charges have been filed. This remains an open and active investigation.

This incident marks the 20th traffic fatality in Colorado Springs in 2026. At this time last year, the city experienced twelve traffic fatalities. Over the past 365 days, there have been 65 traffic‑related fatalities within the city.

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