Motorcyclist killed on I-25 and MLK Bypass identified

Courtesy: Colorado Springs Police Department

(COLORADO SPRINGS) – The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has determined the identity of a motorcyclist who lost control of his motorcycle and died at the MLK Bypass exit on southbound I-25 in July.

According to CSPD, officers responded to the MLK Bypass exit from southbound I-25 shortly after 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, following a report of a motorcycle crash. When officers arrived, they found the motorcyclist, later identified as 65-year-old Karl Maisel, suffering from serious, life-threatening injuries.

According to CSPD, Maisel was taken to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. CSPD’s Major Crash Team took over the investigation. Witness statements indicate that Maisel lost control of his motorcycle on the exit ramp and no other cars were involved.

According to CSPD, this is the 31st traffic fatality in Colorado Springs in 2024. At the same time in 2023, there were 25 fatalities.