Physical Altercation on I-25 in Fountain Results in One Fatality

A person has reportedly died following a physical altercation on I-25. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, and the El Paso County Communications Center received reports of the altercation between two individuals just before 2 p.m. The location of the incident was at mile marker 133, which is just north of the Mesa Ridge Parkway/Highway 16 exit and south of the S. Academy exit. According to the Fountain Police Department’s press release, the altercation took place on the northbound side of the highway.

Upon the arrival of law enforcement and medical personnel at the location, they discovered an individual who was lying unconscious and not breathing on the side of the interstate. Despite the life-saving measures that were taken, the individual passed away at the scene. As a result, the northbound side of the interstate was closed from exit 132 for the investigation. If you have any information regarding the incident, kindly reach out to the Fountain Police Department at 719-390-5555. You can also contact the Fountain Police Department tip line at 719-382-4200 or the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or visit www.crimestop.net to remain anonymous. In case your information leads to a felony arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward.

While the reason behind the roadside altercation between two individuals remains unknown, road rage has been identified as a common trigger for such incidents. According to national data provided by The Zebra, there has been a significant surge of 500 percent in road rage incidents over the last ten years. Shockingly, 92 percent of drivers have reported witnessing aggressive behavior on the road this year alone. Moreover, the statistics reveal that in 2022, someone was fatally shot in a road rage incident in the US every 16 hours. These figures are a grim reminder of the need to promote safe driving practices and curb aggressive behavior on the roads.

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