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Car Accident - ARAPAHOE RD & 3000 BLK E
2 VehiclesDUI/Alcohol
Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dark lighted
Approximate crash location near ARAPAHOE RD, AT, 3000 BLK E, CENTENNIAL, ARAPAHOE County, CO
Recent Injury Crashes Near CENTENNIAL
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E ARAPAHOE RD & S CLAYTON ST
0.1 miJul 17, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles
S CLAYTON ST & E ARAPAHOE RD
0.1 miDec 4, 2024 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles
E ARAPAHOE RD & S UNIVERSITY BLVD
0.2 miFeb 17, 2026 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
E ARAPAHOE RD & S ELIZABETH ST
0.2 miDec 16, 2024 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles | 1 injured
On Sunday, December 31, 2023, at approximately 7:53 PM, a head-on collision occurred on ARAPAHOE RD, near 3000 BLK E, CENTENNIAL, ARAPAHOE County, Colorado. 2 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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Case number
AC23-0022488
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Reporting agency
Arapahoe Sheriff Office
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Records office
Arapahoe Sheriff Office
Crash location reference
3000 Blk E
Route 0193 | Arapa | Non-Intersection
Crash classification
Head On
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Recent Injury Crashes Near CENTENNIAL
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
E ARAPAHOE RD & S CLAYTON ST
0.1 miJul 17, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles
S CLAYTON ST & E ARAPAHOE RD
0.1 miDec 4, 2024 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles
E ARAPAHOE RD & S UNIVERSITY BLVD
0.2 miFeb 17, 2026 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
E ARAPAHOE RD & S ELIZABETH ST
0.2 miDec 16, 2024 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles | 1 injured
S UNIVERSITY BLVD & EUCLID AVE
0.3 miDec 5, 2024 | Wildlife Collision
2 vehicles
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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. Section 42-4-1301. This can significantly affect liability determinations.
Bachus & Schanker - DUI Accident ClaimsHead-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.
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (Passenger Car)
Speed
Speed limit: 40 mph
Driver
Female, 26 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Not Used
Impairment
Alcohol suspected
Vehicle 2 (Passenger Car)
Speed
Est. 40 mph (limit: 40)
Driver
Female, 56 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
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Was alcohol involved?
Yes, alcohol involvement was documented.
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Crash Summary
DateDecember 31, 2023
Time7:53 PM
Day of WeekSunday
LocationARAPAHOE RD & 3000 BLK E
CityCENTENNIAL
CountyARAPAHOE County
Crash TypeHead On
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles2
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
LightingDark (street-lit)
AgencyArapahoe Sheriff Office
Case NumberAC23-0022488
Reporting AgencyArapahoe Sheriff Office