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Police Officer dies in crash

At approximately 2:32PM, on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, a Colorado Springs Police Officer, on his motorcycle, crashed into the passenger side of a pickup truck on Austin Bluffs Parkway,near Silver Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. The Police Officer was transported by AMR Ambulance to Memorial Hospital, where he later died from his injuries received in the crash. Portions of Austin Bluffs Parkway were closed for many hours, while investigators investigated the scene of the motor vehicle accident and did cleanup. Austin Bluffs finally reopened at 7:55 PM, Tuesday. Police on the scene told me that the officer was conducting traffic enforcement and was on duty at the time of the accident. The investigation into the cause of the accident is active and still ongoing. No other details about the accident were released by Colorado Springs Police Department.
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If you witnessed this crash on Tuesday or know of any details relating to this accident, please call Colorado Springs Police Department at: (719) 444-7000.
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FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS for OFFICER MATTHEW TYNER
From Colorado Springs Police Department:
Funeral Arrangements for Officer Matthew Tyner who died in the line of duty on Tuesday, July 24th are below. An updated announcement will be forwarded to the media on Monday which will advise the times road closures will be in effect. Our traffic team is being thoughtful in their planning to minimize the impact this will have on citizens. This service will be open to the public.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
New Life Church
11025 Voyager Parkway
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921
2:00 p.m.
Procession
{W} on Interquest Parkway to I-25
I-25 {S} to Uintah
Uintah {E} to Nevada
{S} on Nevada passing City Hall and the Police Operations Center
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  • Investigators working on the scene of a traffic accident, on Austin Bluffs Parkway, involving a police fatality.<br />
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City of Colorado Springs Mayor, Steve Bach, released a statement about the traffic accident, “Few things are as heartbreaking as the passing of one of our brave and dedicated police officers. A member of our City family, Officer Matthew Tyner, served on the Colorado Springs Police force for nearly 14 years. Tragically, his life ended today while he was conducting traffic enforcement near Austin Bluffs Parkway and Silver Drive.  An accident that will affect his family and friends for the rest of their lives causes us all to realize how precious life is. This has been a sad and difficult summer for Colorado Springs and, in fact, our whole state – many will join us in mourning the loss of Officer Tyner.  We will pray for him, his family, his friends and colleagues.  God bless this dedicated officer who died while serving our city.”
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  • CSPD SEEKING HELP in LOCATING SUBJECT:<br />
The Colorado Springs Police Department is trying to obtain information as it relates to yesterday’s tragic crash.<br />
If you happened to have been in the area of Austin Bluffs Parkway near Barnes Road and Stetson Hills yesterday between 2:00 and 2:30 pm and saw a B/M in grey shorts and a black “motorcross” style jacket, please call the Police Department.<br />
The person would have been riding a black sports bike. <br />
We would like to ask this individual questions.                                                                <br />
If anyone has information about this case, please call 719-444-7000 or you may call Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers. You do not have to give your name and you may be eligible for a cash reward.
  • Traffic being diverted from Southbound Austin Bluffs Parkway to Old Farm Drive/Ruby Drive due to a serious traffic accident, involving a Police Officer, on the afternoon of July 24th, 2012.
  • Personnel on scene of the traffic accident, completing clean-up of debris that was left on the roadway.
  • The pickup truck that was struck on its passenger side by a Colorado Springs Police Motorcycle Unit.<br />
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  • A fatal traffic accident on Austin Bluffs Parkway involving a Colorado Springs Police Officer.<br />
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A statement released from the City of Colorado Springs Mayor, Steve Bach, “Few things are as heartbreaking as the passing of one of our brave and dedicated police officers. A member of our City family, Officer Matthew Tyner, served on the Colorado Springs Police force for nearly 14 years. Tragically, his life ended today while he was conducting traffic enforcement near Austin Bluffs Parkway and Silver Drive. An accident that will affect his family and friends for the rest of their lives causes us all to realize how precious life is. This has been a sad and difficult summer for Colorado Springs and, in fact, our whole state – many will join us in mourning the loss of Officer Tyner. We will pray for him, his family, his friends and colleagues. God bless this dedicated officer who died while serving our city.”<br />
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If you witnessed this crash on Tuesday or know of any details relating to this accident, please call Colorado Springs Police Department at: (719) 444-7000.<br />
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At approximately 2:32PM, on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, a Colorado Springs Police Officer, on his motorcycle, crashed into the passenger side of a pickup truck on Austin Bluffs Parkway,near Silver Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. The Police Officer was transported by AMR Ambulance to Memorial Hospital, where he later died from his injuries received in the crash. Portions of Austin Bluffs Parkway were closed for many hours, while investigators investigated the scene of the motor vehicle accident and did cleanup. Austin Bluffs finally reopened at 7:55 PM, Tuesday. Police on the scene told me that the officer was conducting traffic enforcement and was on duty at the time of the accident. The investigation into the cause of the accident is active and still ongoing. No other details about the accident were released by Colorado Springs Police Department.<br />
See this incident location on Google Maps on this link at: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/mpMi">http://goo.gl/maps/mpMi</a>
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  • A Police Officer taking pictures of the scene at the site of the traffic accident.
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  • KKTV 11 News Reporter, Kendra Potter, on the scene of a traffic accident at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Silver Drive, giving live report coverage about the situation.
  • OFFICER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY:<br />
From PIO Barbara Miller:<br />
This afternoon, at 2:32 pm, while conducting traffic enforcement near Austin Bluffs Parkway and Silver Drive, Officer Matthew {Matt} Tyner was involved in a traffic crash where tragically, he died from his injuries.<br />
The Colorado Springs Police Department’s Major Accident Unit responded to the scene to assume investigative responsibility.  A representative with the District Attorney’s Office was also on the scene as is protocol relating to fatal accidents.  At this time, the investigation remains active.<br />
Prior to joining the Colorado Springs Police Department, Matthew served as an Officer with the Kansas City Police Department for three years.<br />
He became a part of the Colorado Springs Police Department’s  family on January 21, 1999, where he served as a Patrol Officer, a Neighborhood Resource Officer and Training Academy Instructor before becoming part of the Specialized Enforcement Division/Motorcycle Unit.<br />
Matthew’s outgoing personality and friendship will be sorely missed by all those who knew him and worked with him.
  • Colorado Springs Battalion Chief Unit and Colorado Springs Fire Engine 7 on the scene of a traffic accident involving a Police Officer.
  • The pickup truck on the tow truck that was struck on its passenger side by a Colorado Springs Police Motorcycle Unit. Police Officer Matthew Tyner was later pronounced dead at Memorial Hospital, due to injuries sustained in the crash. No details were released on possible injuries of the person or persons that were in the pickup truck.
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  • Colorado Springs Major Accident Investigators on scene.<br />
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  • Police investigating a traffic accident that happened around 2:34PM Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 on Austin Bluffs Parkway and Silver Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado.<br />
If anyone has information about this case please call (719) 444-7000; or you may call Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers, Inc. at (719) 634-STOP (7867); you do not have to give your name and could earn a cash reward.
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