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On Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at approximately 9:54 AM, a head-on collision occurred on W 17TH AVE, near I-25 NB RAMPS, DENVER, DENVER County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the possible injury-level incident, which resulted in 1 injury. Snow 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
Hit-and-Run Reported
Leaving the scene of an accident is a criminal offense under C.R.S. § 42-4-1601. Victims may still recover damages through their own uninsured motorist coverage.
CO Revised Statutes § 42-4-1601Head-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. § 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.
Overview
This incident is classified as a head-on collision involving 2 vehicles. Vehicle 1 (Passenger Car) was southbound negotiating a curve. Vehicle 2 (Passenger Car) was northbound traveling straight.
The sequence of harmful events included: Front To Front. The most harmful event was determined to be "front to front".
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?
Yes, this crash was classified as a hit-and-run.
Confirmed
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 snow.
Confirmed
Were road conditions adverse?
Yes, the road surface was icy.
Confirmed
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Crash Summary
DateDecember 26, 2023
Time9:54 AM
Day of WeekTuesday
LocationW 17TH AVE & I-25 NB RAMPS
CityDENVER
CountyDENVER County
Crash TypeHead On
SeverityPossible Injury
Vehicles2
Total Injuries1
Total Fatalities0
WeatherSnow
Road ConditionIcy