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On Saturday, September 7, 2024, at approximately 6:40 PM, a parked vehicle collision occurred on HIGHWAY 40, near MM 256.867, CLEAR CREEK County, Colorado. 4 vehicles were involved in the serious injury-level incident, which resulted in 4 injuries. Rain weather conditions and daylight lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Liability Context
General information based on this crash's reported factors and Colorado law
Colorado Comparative Fault
Colorado follows a modified comparative fault rule (C.R.S. § 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.
CO Revised Statutes § 13-21-111This is general informational context, not legal advice. Every crash is different. If you were involved in this accident, consult with a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your situation.
Overview
This incident is classified as a parked vehicle collision involving 4 vehicles. Vehicle 1 (SUV) was westbound parked. Vehicle 2 (Passenger Car) was westbound traveling straight.
The sequence of harmful events included: Parked Motor Vehicle, Front To Side, Front To Rear. The most harmful event was determined to be "parked motor vehicle".
The pre-crash maneuver was classified as "not applicable".
Key Questions
Was alcohol involved?
No, alcohol involvement was not documented.
No
Was speed a factor?
No, speed was not identified as a factor.
No
Was this a hit-and-run?
No, this was not a hit-and-run.
No
Were there fatalities?
No fatalities were reported in this crash.
No
Was it in a work zone?
No, this crash was not in a work zone.
No
Was it in a school zone?
No, this crash was not in a school zone.
No
Were pedestrians/cyclists involved?
No pedestrians or cyclists were documented in this crash.
No
Were weather conditions adverse?
Yes, conditions included rain.
Confirmed
Were road conditions adverse?
Yes, the road surface was wet.
Confirmed
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Crash Summary
DateSeptember 7, 2024
Time6:40 PM
Day of WeekSaturday
LocationHIGHWAY 40 & MM 256.867
CountyCLEAR CREEK County
Crash TypeParked Vehicle
SeveritySerious Injury
Vehicles4
Total Injuries4
Total Fatalities0
WeatherRain
Road ConditionWet
Lighting