This Saturday, 2 people were killed in a tragic car accident on Highway 94 near Colorado Springs.

According to the Colorado State Patrol, the accident occurred at around 4:10 p.m. at the intersection of the highway and Antelope Drive.  A 2007 GMC Sierra pickup truck was reported to have crossed over from traffic traveling eastbound into the westbound lanes of the highway.  The pickup truck veered head-on into oncoming traffic and struck a 2002 Jaguar.

The 40-year old driver of the Jaguar was pronounced dead at the scene of the car accident.  A 40-year old passenger in the Jaguar suffered minor injuries in the accident and a 19-year old passenger in the vehicle suffered serious injuries.

Currently, police do not believe alcohol or drugs contributed to the fatal car accident.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time.