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Vehicles
2
Injured
1
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dawn dusk

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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
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, at approximately 5:14 AM, a head-on collision occurred on I-70 EB, near MM 266.000, WHEAT RIDGE, JEFFERSON County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the fatal-level incident, which resulted in 1 fatality and 1 injury. Clear weather conditions and dawn/dusk lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
WR25001996
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Reporting agency
Wheat Ridge Police Department
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Records office
Wheat Ridge Police Department
Crash location reference
Mm 266.000
Route 070A | 266.000 | Non-Intersection
Crash classification
Head On
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Near I-70 EB, AT, MM 266.000, 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.
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
I-70 & MM 265.975
< 0.1 miDec 20, 2024 | Rear-End Collision
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 ClaimsHead-On Collision Pattern
Head-on collisions are among the most severe crash types. They often involve a driver crossing the center line, which may indicate distraction, impairment, or fatigue.
Dormer Harpring - Head-On CollisionsColorado 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.
Were there fatalities?
Yes, 1 fatality was reported.
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