# Tragic Crash Claims Two Lives in Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs News

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Podcast: [Colorado Springs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/colorado-springs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559285)
Published: 2026-09-09T20:03:55+00:00
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Two women lost their lives in a deadly head-on crash on Marksheffel Road in Colorado Springs, as a Toyota sedan veered into the wrong lane. Francine Shumake, 53, and Brenda Baker, 61, were pronounced dead at the scene, while occupants of the other vehicle suffered life-threatening injuries. This brings Colorado Springs’ annual traffic fatalities to 43 — up from last year’s 39 — with 57 deaths recorded over the past year. Authorities are urging witnesses or anyone with information to come forward via police at 719-444-7000 or Crime Stoppers at 719-634-STOP. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f88e722b30c2cfc2

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