Driver sought in Colorado Springs hit and run of two parole officers

Colorado Springs police are seeking information about a man suspected of striking two state parole officers with his car, seriously injuring one, at the intersection of North Spruce and West Bijou streets on Thursday.

The hit-and-run was reported at 3:45 p.m. when a dark-colored Lexus RX 330 struck the two officers and fled the scene.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation actived a Blue Alert in the case, which notifies the public when a suspect seriously injures or kills a law enforcement officer.

The Lexus is dark in color and possibly black with Colorado license plate CDA-346. The driver was identified as Justin Andrew Kula, 41, who was described as a white male, 5 feet, 10 inches tall, 245 pounds with brown eyes and who is balding. Anyone who sees the car or Kula should not approach but call 911.

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