Man and dog dead after single vehicle crash in Pueblo

PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) -A man is dead after a single car crash in Pueblo Saturday morning.

Colorado State Patrol troopers said the crash occurred around 8:40 a.m. on Highway 50 at Wago Drive.

The Pueblo County Coroner confirms that the driver was 62-year-old Richard Scroggins from Pueblo West. Colorado State Patrol says he was the only person in the vehicle, but there was a dog in the vehicle who was also killed. Both he and the dog died from their injuries on scene.

Officials said they are investigating speed as a possible factor in the crash, and drugs and alcohol are not considered factors.

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