Driver hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after two-car crash in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - One person is in the hospital after a two-car traffic crash Saturday morning, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.

A deputy with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office was reportedly attempting to conduct a traffic stop when the driver fled. A short pursuit ensued, and the deputy eventually stopped the pursuit.

Police said the suspect vehicle was involved in the crash a short time later.

Officers were reportedly dispatched to the intersection of La Salle Street and Chelton Road at 7:28 a.m. Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect driver had been thrown from the vehicle.

The driver was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police.

Police said there were no other injuries related to the crash.