Finger pushing


77-year-old woman identified as victim in fatal Colorado Springs crash

Colorado Springs police identified the victim of a fatal collision on March 22 in the Briargate area as 77-year-old Deanna Stemler, according to a news release by the department on Friday.

Stemler’s vehicle was hit head-on at about 8:15 p.m. near Briargate Boulevard and Lexington Drive after one of two vehicles reportedly racing through the area entered oncoming traffic. Police say Stemler was rushed to a hospital, where she later was pronounced dead.

Speed is being investigated as a “contributing factor” in the crash, according to the release.

There have been 11 traffic fatalities this year in Colorado Springs and 59 within the past 12 months.



Welcome Back.

Streak: 9 days i

Stories you've missed since your last login:

Stories you've saved for later:

Recommended stories based on your interests:

Edit my interests