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Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Daylight

These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.
HWY 50 & MM 378.589
0.1 miJan 31, 2025 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
HWY 50 & GRANT AVE
0.1 miOct 19, 2024 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
HWY 50 & MM 378.748
0.1 miDec 26, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
POTTER RD & 1190
0.1 miJul 11, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
On Monday, May 13, 2024, at approximately 1:32 PM, a rear-end collision occurred on HWY 50, near POTTER DR, LA JUNTA, OTERO County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Clear weather conditions and daylight lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
2400888
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Reporting agency
LAJTPD
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Records office
LAJTPD
Crash location reference
Potter Dr
Route 050B | 378.648 | Driveway Access Related
Crash classification
Rear End
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These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.
HWY 50 & MM 378.589
0.1 miJan 31, 2025 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
HWY 50 & GRANT AVE
0.1 miOct 19, 2024 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
HWY 50 & MM 378.748
0.1 miDec 26, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
POTTER RD & 1190
0.1 miJul 11, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
POTTER DR & 5TH ST
0.1 miJan 9, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
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General information based on this crash's reported factors and Colorado law
Rear-End Collision Pattern
In Colorado, the trailing driver in a rear-end collision is often presumed to be at fault for following too closely, though this presumption can be rebutted with evidence.
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