One dead after two-vehicle crash in Colorado Springs

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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – A man is dead after a two vehicle crash at Highway 24 and Woodmen Thursday afternoon.

State troopers say 49-year-old James Kolthoff of Colorado Springs was driving a semi on Woodmen, and a pickup, driven by 57-year-old Anita Baker of Colorado Springs, turned in front of him. The collision sent both vehicles off the road.

Baker was wearing a seatbelt and was hospitalized with moderate injuries. Kolthoff was not restrained, and was thrown from the vehicle. He died at the scene.

Speed, alcohol, and drugs have been ruled out. The crash remains under investigation.

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