Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash in Pueblo Leaves E-Bike Rider Dead

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A 4:30 p.m. traffic accident in Pueblo, Colorado on March 3, 2026 left an E-bike rider dead after being struck by a white Kia sedan. The Kia driver fled the scene, side-swiping another vehicle before abandoning the stolen car. Police are actively investigating the incident and seeking the public's help to identify the suspect.

Why it matters

This tragic hit-and-run highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users like e-bike riders, as well as the broader issue of traffic safety and accountability for drivers who flee the scene of an accident. It also raises questions about vehicle theft and how stolen cars are involved in serious crimes.

The details

According to the Pueblo Police Department, officers responded to the intersection of Santa Fe Dr. and Northern Ave. on March 3 around 4:30 p.m. after a crash involving an e-bike and a white Kia sedan. The Kia driver had fled the scene before police arrived, but they later located the abandoned stolen vehicle. As the Kia driver fled, they also side-swiped another vehicle on Santa Fe and Lacrose Highway 50. The e-bike rider, identified as 42-year-old Richard J. Murillo, was pronounced dead at the scene.

• The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on March 3, 2026 in Pueblo, Colorado.
• The white Kia sedan involved in the crash was reported stolen just a day before the incident.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Police say traffic investigators are actively working on this case and seeking assistance in identifying the suspect who was seen leaving the white Kia. If the suspect is arrested, there would be additional charges added to what the Pueblo Police Department charges.