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Vehicles
2
Injured
1
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dark lighted

These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.
E 88TH AVE & COLORADO BLVD
< 0.1 miMar 28, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
E 88TH AVE & COLORADO BLVD
< 0.1 miApr 3, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
COLORADO BLVD & E 88TH AVE
< 0.1 miApr 3, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles
E 88TH AVE & COLORADO BLVD
< 0.1 miJun 1, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at approximately 1:20 AM, a two-vehicle crash occurred on E 88TH AVE, near COLORADO BLVD, THORNTON, ADAMS County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the minor injury-level incident, which resulted in 1 injury. Clear weather conditions and dark (street-lit) lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
2024012212
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Reporting agency
Thornton Police Department
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Records office
Thornton Police Department
Crash location reference
Colorado Blvd
Route 1285 | 88tha | At Intersection
Crash classification
Approach Turn
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Near E 88TH AVE, AT, COLORADO BLVD, THORNTON, ADAMS County, CO, THORNTON
These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.
E 88TH AVE & COLORADO BLVD
< 0.1 miMar 28, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
E 88TH AVE & COLORADO BLVD
< 0.1 miApr 3, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
COLORADO BLVD & E 88TH AVE
< 0.1 miApr 3, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles
E 88TH AVE & COLORADO BLVD
< 0.1 miJun 1, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
E 88TH AVENUE & COLORADO BOULEVARD
< 0.1 miJan 20, 2026 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
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General information based on this crash's reported factors and Colorado law
Alcohol Involvement Reported
When alcohol is a factor, Colorado law may treat the impaired driver as negligent per se under C.R.S. Section 42-4-1301. This can significantly affect liability determinations.
Bachus & Schanker - DUI Accident ClaimsDrug Involvement Reported
Driving under the influence of drugs, including marijuana, is prohibited under C.R.S. Section 42-4-1301(1)(f). Impairment can establish fault in civil claims.
CO Revised Statutes Section 42-4-1301Colorado Comparative Fault
Colorado follows a modified comparative fault rule (C.R.S. Section 13-21-111). If you were partially at fault, your recovery may be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover damages. The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Colorado is generally 3 years from the date of the accident.
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Was alcohol involved?
Yes, alcohol involvement was documented.
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