Brent Nicklas dies in fatal Colorado Springs car crash

Brent Nicklas dies in fatal Colorado Springs car crash

Fatal Colorado Springs car crash death of Brent Nicklas – Obituary

Brent Nicklas, 49, has been identified as the person who lost his life in a deadly two-vehicle crash at the intersection of East Boulder Street and North Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, according to the local police department.

Emergency crews responded to the crash site around 8:05 a.m. on May 14 after receiving reports of a collision involving two vehicles. The Major Crash Team was called in due to the seriousness of the incident and took over the investigation.

Authorities determined that one vehicle had been traveling south in the left through lane of North Academy Boulevard, while the second vehicle was heading east on East Boulder Street. As the second car attempted a left turn onto northbound Academy Boulevard, it was struck on the driver’s side by the first vehicle entering the intersection.

Rescue teams had to extract the driver and a passenger from one of the cars because of the extensive damage. Both individuals were transported to a hospital for medical treatment. Tragically, Brent Nicklas, who was driving, died from his injuries.

This marks the thirteenth fatal traffic incident in Colorado Springs for 2025. At the same time last year, the city had recorded 19 traffic-related deaths. Over the past year, the total number of traffic fatalities in Colorado Springs has reached 43.