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Vehicles
2
Injured
1
Weather
Unknown
Lighting
Unknown

These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
E SMOKY HILL RD & S RIVERIA WY
< 0.1 miMay 20, 2024 | Rollover
2 vehicles | 1 injured | 1 fatal
S QUATAR WAY & S QUATAR CT
0.1 miJan 1, 2026 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
QUEMOY WY & LAKE PL
0.1 miDec 26, 2024 | Parked Vehicle Collision
2 vehicles
S RIVIERA WY & E SMOKY HILL RD
0.1 miApr 12, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles
On May 20, 2024, at approximately 3:55 AM, a two-vehicle crash occurred on E SMOKY HILL RD, near S RIVERIA WAY, AURORA, ARAPAHOE County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the fatal-level incident, which resulted in 1 fatality and 1 injury. Unknown weather conditions and unknown lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
AP2024-95970
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Reporting agency
AURPD
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Records office
AURPD
Crash location reference
S Riveria Way
Route 0055
Crash classification
Overturning/Rollover
Driver factor noted: Aggressive Driving
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Near E SMOKY HILL RD & S RIVERIA WAY, AURORA
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
E SMOKY HILL RD & S RIVERIA WY
< 0.1 miMay 20, 2024 | Rollover
2 vehicles | 1 injured | 1 fatal
S QUATAR WAY & S QUATAR CT
0.1 miJan 1, 2026 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
QUEMOY WY & LAKE PL
0.1 miDec 26, 2024 | Parked Vehicle Collision
2 vehicles
S RIVIERA WY & E SMOKY HILL RD
0.1 miApr 12, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles
E SMOKY HILL RD & S RIVIERA WY
0.1 miMar 24, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
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 ClaimsSpeed-Related Factors
Excessive speed or driving too fast for conditions may constitute negligence. Colorado follows a "reasonable and prudent" speed standard under C.R.S. Section 42-4-1101.
FindLaw - Speeding Accident LiabilityColorado 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.
Was speed a factor?
Yes, speed was identified as a contributing factor.
Were there fatalities?
Yes, 1 fatality was reported.
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