Trevor Dierdoff, chairman of the El Paso County Republican party, was driving a sport utility vehicle that struck and seriously hurt a pedestrian Tuesday morning in Colorado Springs, according to police.
Investigators say the man who was hit, a friend of Dierdoff’s, has life-threatening injuries and is in “unstable” condition.
PIO-Update accident at Tejon and Platte. Victim has life threatening injuries.
— Colorado Springs Police Department (@CSPDPIO)
The collision happened near the intersection of North Tejon Street and East Platte Avenue in the city’s downtown area.
No arrests have been made in the case and Colorado Springs police say they have not leveled any charges against Dierdoff.
PIO-Tejon and Platte update: the driver of the vehicle is identified as Trevor Dierdorff, 45 years of age. Investigation continues.
— Colorado Springs Police Department (@CSPDPIO)
According , 45-year-old Dierdoff was elected to lead the El Paso County GOP in February. Investigators told the newspaper that the SUV’s driver was backing up to get a parking space when it struck the pedestrian.
“The gentleman that was hit is a friend of Trevor’s,” said Daniel Cole, spokesman for the El Paso County GOP. “They were going to the same place. Trevor is at the hospital now sitting and praying with his friend.”
“It was an accident,” he added.
Lt. Howard Black, a Colorado Springs police spokesman, said an investigation into the case is ongoing.
