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Vehicles
1
Injured
1
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dark lighted
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
I-70 EB & MM 266.000
< 0.1 miMar 13, 2025 | Head-On Collision
2 vehicles | 1 injured | 1 fatal
0 I70 HWY E & WARD RD
< 0.1 miDec 4, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
0 MM 266 I70 EB & MM 266
< 0.1 miSep 27, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles | 1 injured
0 MM 266 I70 EB & MM 265.975
< 0.1 miSep 12, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at approximately 1:56 AM, a single-vehicle crash occurred on I-70, near WARD RD EXIT RAMP, WHEAT RIDGE, JEFFERSON County, Colorado. 1 vehicle was 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
WR24010570
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Reporting agency
Wheat Ridge Police Department
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Records office
Wheat Ridge Police Department
Crash location reference
Ward Rd Exit Ramp
Route 070A | 265.98 | Ramp-Related
Crash classification
Guardrail Face
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Near I-70, AT, WARD RD EXIT RAMP, WHEAT RIDGE, JEFFERSON County, CO, WHEAT RIDGE
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
I-70 EB & MM 266.000
< 0.1 miMar 13, 2025 | Head-On Collision
2 vehicles | 1 injured | 1 fatal
0 I70 HWY E & WARD RD
< 0.1 miDec 4, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
0 MM 266 I70 EB & MM 266
< 0.1 miSep 27, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles | 1 injured
0 MM 266 I70 EB & MM 265.975
< 0.1 miSep 12, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
I-70 & MM 265.975
< 0.1 miMay 25, 2025 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
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 ClaimsColorado 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.
CO Revised Statutes Section 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.
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Was alcohol involved?
Yes, alcohol involvement was documented.
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