Seven injured, Daniel Aaron Simpson, 23, arrested in three-vehicle crash on Escapardo Way near Oro Blanco Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Modified Date: 
Sun, 01/15/2017 - 4:09pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, January 15, 2017

Driver who fled scene of 3-car crash that injured 7 arrested in Colorado Springs

Police arrested 23-year-old Daniel Aaron Simpson just before 1:30 p.m. in the 4800 block of Escapardo Way near Oro Blanco Drive.

Simpson fled the accident scene on foot when the crash first happened around 2:30 a.m. He is charged with vehicular assault and leaving the scene of an accident, among other charges, according to authorities.

Police say three cars were involved. An investigation revealed a dark-colored Ford pickup truck was speeding eastbound on Constitution when it ran a red light and hit a white Volkswagen traveling southbound on Academy.

Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Speed
People Involved: 
Daniel Aaron Simpson

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