Elijah Stephens Motorcycle Accident – Family and friends are mourning the death of Elijah Stephens passed away tragically on October 22, 2024 at the age of 26. He was announced dead through a social media post that read “pray for the family but especially for crystal she needs all the strength and prayers she can get right now, anything helps. Elijah was such a kind human and would do anything for anyone, he will be so missed.”
Elijah Stephens cause of death
The identification of the motorcyclist who died in a collision at U.S. 24 Frontage Road and West Cimarron Street, close to America the Beautiful Park, on Saturday, October 5, was made public by the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD). Elijah Stephens, age 26, was recognized as the man.
Officers arrived on the scene at approximately 8:45 p.m. and discovered a collision between a car and a motorbike, according to CSPD. After being taken to the hospital, the biker passed away from his wounds. When the Major Crash Team arrived, they found that the vehicle had been heading west and was turning south on Highway 24 Frontage Road.
The motorcycle, which was speeding east on Cimarron, collided with the car in the right front corner as it was turning left. The motorcycle threw Stephens off. According to CSPD, speed and drinking are being investigated as potential contributing factors. On Monday, October 7, Stephens was identified by the coroner.
Fundraising for Elijah Stephens family
Elijah Thacker mother Crystal Summers is organizing a fundraiser to raise funds to cover funeral expenses. The GoFundMe page organized to raise $10,000 has raised the sum of $1,761. “Elijah was always a fun loving, easy going and free spirit who loved his family and friends with a whole heart. He was always the friend you needed , right when you needed one.”