UPDATE: Arrest Made in Fatal Constitution & Murray Crash in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Colorado Springs police have arrested a driver in connection with the deadly three-vehicle crash at Constitution Avenue and Murray Boulevard, marking a significant development in the investigation first reported Saturday.

Police identified the arrested driver as Kari Kmiec, who investigators believe caused the October 3 crash. Police told KKTV Monday that Kmiec had been arrested in connection with the collision and that the investigation remains open and active. KKTv

The crash happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Constitution Avenue and Murray Boulevard in eastern Colorado Springs. Three vehicles were involved. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while another person was transported to a hospital. KKTv

The seriousness of the collision prompted the Colorado Springs Police Department’s Major Crash Team to take over the investigation. Police previously said speed and alcohol were being investigated as possible factors in the crash. Authorities have not said those factors have been conclusively established as the cause. Gazette

Driver arrested

According to the latest information provided by police, investigators believe Kmiec was the driver responsible for causing the crash.

Court records reviewed by KKTV showed Kmiec was scheduled for an advisement hearing at 1:30 p.m. Monday, October 5. KKTv

Additional details about the allegations and the circumstances leading investigators to Kmiec were not included in the police update reported Monday.

Because the case remains under investigation, the arrest represents an allegation. Kmiec is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

Investigation remains active

The crash initially caused a major closure around Constitution Avenue and Murray Boulevard while officers and crash investigators processed the scene.

Police have not yet publicly released the identity of the person killed in the crash in the sources reviewed by Patriots First Media. That information typically comes from the appropriate coroner’s office following notification of family.

Patriots First Media will continue following the investigation and will update this story if police release additional information concerning the allegations, the victim, or the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Sources: KKTV — updated report on the arrest and The Gazette — original crash coverage.