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Pueblo Police Arrest Driver After Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on East 4th Street Bridge
Description: Pueblo Police arrested Lariah Escajeda after a pedestrian was struck and killed May 9, 2026, on the East 4th Street Bridge. Escajeda faces charges including vehicular homicide DUI, leaving the scene of an accident with death, DUI and careless driving.
On May 9th, 2026, at approximately 1:55 a.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in the 400 block of East 4th Street (4th Street Bridge). Upon arrival, officers located the victim, who was pronounced deceased on scene. The suspect vehicle was identified as a Toyota Camry which had left the scene prior to officers’ arrival.
The victim’s identity was released by the Pueblo County Coroner on May 11, 2026.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 2026
Fatal Accident
The Pueblo County Coroner has positively identified the decedent from the fatal accident near the 400 block of 4th Street on May 9, 2026, as 40-year-old female Krystin Michelle Schletter.
Next of kin has been notified.
This case remains under active investigation. No further information is being released currently.
Dr. Gregory Grahek, D-ABMDI, PUEBLO COUNTY CORONER
All parties considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
