CSP: 19yearold who almost sideswiped Trooper arrested
Mar 31, 2025
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado State Patrol has identified the driver of a vehicle that almost sideswiped a CSP Trooper as a 19-year-old woman.
On Monday, March 31, at around 4 a.m., a trooper was conducting a traffic stop on I-25 when a Honda Odyssey almost sideswiped the trooper. Due to c
oncerns, the trooper pursued the Honda, and the pursuit later ended at Highway 83. Two people were detained, and both were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
At 5:25 a.m., the driver, 19-year-old Analecia Lovato from Colorado Springs, was released from the hospital and taken into custody. She is being held at El Paso County jail on the following charges:
Vehicular Eluding
Drove Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol
Drove Vehicle with Excessive Alcohol Content
Violation of Restraining Order
Failed to Present Immediate Evidence of Insurance Upon Request
Reckless Driving
Reckless Endangerment
Displayed Fictitious Number Plate
Illegal Possession of Ethyl Alcohol by an Underage Person
Drove Vehicle without Valid Driver's License
Possessed an Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in a Motor Vehicle.
CSP will continue to investigate the incident.
ORIGINAL TITLE: CSP investigating pursuit near Briargate
MONDAY 3/31/2024 1:34 p.m.
Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is currently investigating a pursuit that ensued while a Trooper performed a traffic stop on Monday morning, March 31.
At around 4 a.m., a Colorado State Trooper was on a traffic stop on I-25, south of Briargate Parkway, when a Honda Odyssey almost sideswiped the Trooper. Due to safety concerns for other drivers, the Trooper pursued the Honda, and a second Trooper assisted with the pursuit.
One of the troopers performed a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI), and the pursuit ended at Highway 83, south of Northgate. The driver and the passenger were detained and taken to the hospital with minor injuries. No Troopers were injured.
The two patrol vehicles had minor damage. CSP said this is an ongoing investigation. ...read more read less