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On Friday, October 25, 2024, at approximately 5:15 PM, a wildlife collision occurred on HWY 160, near MM 135.527, ARCHULETA County, Colorado. 1 vehicle was involved in the possible injury-level incident, which resulted in 1 injury. Clear 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 wildlife collision involving 1 vehicle. Vehicle 1 (Pickup Truck) was eastbound traveling straight.
The sequence of harmful events included: Wild Animal. The most harmful event was determined to be "wild animal".
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?
No, weather conditions were clear or not a documented factor.
No
Were road conditions adverse?
No, the road surface was dry or conditions were not a factor.
No
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Crash Summary
DateOctober 25, 2024
Time5:15 PM
Day of WeekFriday
LocationHWY 160 & MM 135.527
CountyARCHULETA County
Crash TypeWild Animal
SeverityPossible Injury
Vehicles1
Total Injuries1
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
LightingDaylight