City of Colorado Springs, CO
06/15/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Motorcycle driver dies following March 5 crash at Highway 24 and 21st Street
On March 5, 2026, at approximately 5:55 p.m., the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) received a call for service regarding a traffic crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck at Highway 24 and 21st Street. Officers responded and determined that the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Highway 24 at a high rate of speed when the pickup made a right turn on red from 21st Street onto eastbound Highway 24. The motorcycle subsequently rear-ended the pickup, causing both the motorcycle operator and passenger to be ejected.
Both motorcycle occupants received immediate on-scene medical intervention, and both were transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.
Due to the circumstances of the crash, the CSPD Major Crash Team responded and assumed responsibility for the investigation. Currently, impairment is not suspected; however, speed is being investigated as a contributing factor. As of this release, no charges have been filed, and the investigation is ongoing.
On March 12, 2026, the El Paso County Coroner's Office notified CSPD that the motorcycle passenger had died at a local hospital as a result of her injuries. She has been identified as 30-year-old Ashley Moore.
On May 29, 2026, the El Paso County Coroner's Office notified CSPD that the motorcycle operator had died at an area medical facility as a result of his injuries sustained at the time of the crash. He has been identified as 30-year-old Timothy Klock.
Ms. Moore marks the 8th traffic fatality in 2026, and Mr. Klock marks the 24th traffic fatality in Colorado Springs in 2026. At this time last year, the city experienced 14 traffic fatalities. Over the past 365 days, there have been 63 traffic-related fatalities in Colorado Springs.
This remains an ongoing investigation. Anyone with any information that could assist in this investigation is asked to contact CSPD at 719-444-7000, or you can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 719-634-STOP (7867).
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