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Vehicles
1
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dark lighted
These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.
HWY 85 SB ON RAMP (DIRECT CONNECT RAMP) & RAMP ENT FROM 8TH AVE
< 0.1 miJun 13, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
HWY 85 & NB DIRECT CONNECT TO EB HWY 34
< 0.1 miMay 9, 2025 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
HWY 85 & SB RAMP CONNECTION FROM WB HWY 34
< 0.1 miJul 28, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
HWY 85 SB DIRECT CONNECT & MM 265.5
0.1 miJan 3, 2025 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
On August 3, 2025, at approximately 12:01 AM, a single-vehicle crash occurred on US HWY 85 ON RAMP, near US HWY 85, EVANS, WELD County, Colorado. 1 vehicle was involved in the fatal-level incident, which resulted in 1 fatality. Clear weather conditions and dark (street-lit) lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
25EP01435
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Reporting agency
Evans Police Department
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Records office
Evans Police Department
Crash location reference
Hwy 34 Wb
Route 85? | 265.440
Crash classification
Pedestrian
Driver factor noted: Not Observed
Near 01, EVANS
These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.
HWY 85 SB ON RAMP (DIRECT CONNECT RAMP) & RAMP ENT FROM 8TH AVE
< 0.1 miJun 13, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
HWY 85 & NB DIRECT CONNECT TO EB HWY 34
< 0.1 miMay 9, 2025 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
HWY 85 & SB RAMP CONNECTION FROM WB HWY 34
< 0.1 miJul 28, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
HWY 85 SB DIRECT CONNECT & MM 265.5
0.1 miJan 3, 2025 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
HWY 85 SB ON RAMP SLIP & 8TH AVE
0.1 miApr 2, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
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General information based on this crash's reported factors and Colorado law
Speed-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 LiabilityHit-and-Run Reported
Leaving the scene of an accident is a criminal offense under C.R.S. Section 42-4-1601. Victims may still recover damages through their own uninsured motorist coverage.
CO Revised Statutes Section 42-4-1601Colorado 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 speed a factor?
Yes, speed was identified as a contributing factor.
Was this a hit-and-run?
Yes, this crash was classified as a hit-and-run.
Were there fatalities?
Yes, 1 fatality was reported.
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