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On Thursday, July 20, 2023, at approximately 8:18 AM, a parked vehicle collision occurred on PLATTE AVE E, near EL PASO ST N, COLORADO SPRINGS, EL PASO County, Colorado. 3 vehicles were involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Clear weather conditions and dark (street-lit) 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
Alcohol Involvement Reported
When alcohol is a factor, Colorado law may treat the impaired driver as negligent per se under C.R.S. § 42-4-1301. This can significantly affect liability determinations.
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Overview
This incident is classified as a parked vehicle collision involving 3 vehicles. Vehicle 1 (Passenger Car) was westbound traveling straight. Vehicle 2 (Passenger Car) was westbound parked.
The sequence of harmful events included: Parked Motor Vehicle, Curb, Parked Motor Vehicle, Wall Or Building. The most harmful event was determined to be "wall or building".
The pre-crash maneuver was classified as "not applicable".
Key Questions
Was alcohol involved?
Yes, alcohol involvement was documented.
Confirmed
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
DateJuly 20, 2023
Time8:18 AM
Day of WeekThursday
LocationPLATTE AVE E & EL PASO ST N
CityCOLORADO SPRINGS
CountyEL PASO County
Crash TypeParked Vehicle
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles3
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road Condition