While the military is currently looking for ways to reduce the number of soldiers killed on motorcycles across the country, an 18-year-old Fort Carson soldier was involved in a street race on Sunday that killed a couple riding a motorcycle.

Colorado Springs police say the soldier was driving a Pontiac Grand Prix and racing another vehicle on northbound South Academy Boulevard shortly after 3:00 pm. The Pontiac swerved into the southbound lane and slammed into a Harley Davidson, killing both riders. Neither rider was wearing a helmet.

The soldier has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and engaging in a speed contest. "Engaging in a speed contest" is defined as racing on a road or highway at high rates of speed, and changing lanes to gain advantage.

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