Pedestrian dies nearly a month after crash in Colorado Springs on S. Nevada, 51 traffic-related deaths in Colorado Springs in 2020

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A pedestrian died in Colorado Springs following a crash on Dec. 9.

The crash was reported that night just after 5 p.m. near Las Vegas Street. At about 6:25 p.m., police announced southbound Nevada would be closed for several hours between Las Vegas Street and I-25. The road was back open just after 7 p.m.

Police publicly identified the pedestrian on Monday as 67-year-old William James. Investigators believe James was crossing outside of a crosswalk and in the middle of the block. Police say James stepped in front of a southbound pick-up truck. James was taken to the hospital and passed away on Sunday, nearly a month after the crash.

The passing of James marks the 51st traffic-related death in Colorado Springs for 2020.

No charges have been filed in the case and the investigation is ongoing.

Police are asking any witnesses with information that could help with the investigation to call them at 719-444-7000.

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