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Man killed in motorcycle crash near MLK Bypass identified

A motorcyclist who crashed after losing control of the motorcycle a couple weeks ago died in the hospital after sustaining life-threatening injuries, police announced.

The Colorado Springs Police Department identified the motorcyclist in the July 11 crash on the southbound Interstate 25 offramp to the MLK Bypass as 65-year-old Karl Maisel, CSPD said in a press release. Maisel was transported to a nearby hospital where he died the same day due to his injuries.

CSPD said that no other vehicle was involved.

“Based on witness accounts, the motorcyclist lost control while exiting the interstate,” the press release said.

This is the 31st traffic fatality in Colorado Springs this year. There were 25 at this time last year.

In the past 365 days, there have been 56 fatalities in Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs Police Department shared this photo on social media of the department response to the scene of a single motorcycle accident on exit ramp 139 from southbound Interstate 25 on the afternoon of July 11, 2024. (Courtesy the CSPD on X)
Colorado Springs Police Department shared this photo on social media of the department response to the scene of a single motorcycle accident on exit ramp 139 from southbound Interstate 25 on the afternoon of July 11, 2024. (Courtesy the CSPD on X)


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