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Car Accident - HWY 93 & IOWA DR

GOLDEN, CO
November 1, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Serious Injury
4 Injured2 VehiclesDUI/Alcohol

Verified Crash Facts

Head-On Collision reported in GOLDEN, CO. Official record lists 2 vehicles, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. Within 5 miles, the local 24-month sample contains 5 crashes (nearest: < 0.1 miles).

  • Official record shows 2 vehicles, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities.

    Source: CDOT/agency crash record

  • CrashStory's 5-mile sample (24 months) includes 5 nearby crashes, with 0 total injuries and 0 fatalities.

    Source: CrashStory nearby-crashes API

  • 4 crashes in the local sample occurred on HWY 93.

    Source: CrashStory nearby-crashes API

  • Top-rated nearby firm in the local sample: Law Offices of Jon Ward & Dan Yarbro (5.0/5 from 45 reviews), about 4.4 miles away.

    Source: CrashStory nearby-lawyers API

  • Record completeness score is 100% based on core incident, location, severity, and condition fields.

    Source: CrashStory data quality model

Claims are generated from the same CDOT/agency crash record and CrashStory nearby-crash/nearby-lawyer queries used on this page. No unstated estimates are added.

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HWY 93, JSO, IOWA DR, GOLDEN, JEFFERSON County, CO
GOLDEN, CO
39.76362, -105.23351

Vehicles

2

Injured

4

Weather

Clear

Lighting

Dark lighted

Incident ID & Report Retrieval

1268688

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On Saturday, November 2, 2024, at approximately 3:45 AM, a head-on collision occurred on HWY 93, near IOWA DR, GOLDEN, JEFFERSON County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the serious injury-level incident, which resulted in 4 injuries. Clear weather conditions and dark (street-lit) 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

Alcohol Involvement Reported

When alcohol is a factor, Colorado law may treat the impaired driver as negligent per se under C.R.S. § 42-4-1301. This can significantly affect liability determinations.

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Head-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 Collisions

Colorado 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.

CO Revised Statutes § 13-21-111

This is general informational context, not legal advice. Every crash is different. If you were involved in this accident, consult with a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

Overview

This incident is classified as a head-on collision involving 2 vehicles. Vehicle 1 (SUV) was southbound. Vehicle 2 (SUV) was northbound traveling straight.

The sequence of harmful events included: Front To Front, Overturning/Rollover, Guardrail Face. The most harmful event was determined to be "front to side".

The pre-crash maneuver was classified as "not applicable".

Key Questions

Was alcohol involved?

Yes, alcohol involvement was documented.

Confirmed

Was speed a factor?

No, speed was not identified as a factor.

No

Was this a hit-and-run?

No, this was not a hit-and-run.

No

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?

No, weather conditions were clear or not a documented factor.

No

Were road conditions adverse?

No, the road surface was dry or conditions were not a factor.

No

Crash Summary

DateNovember 2, 2024
Time3:45 AM
Day of WeekSaturday
LocationHWY 93 & IOWA DR
CityGOLDEN
CountyJEFFERSON County
Crash TypeHead On
SeveritySerious Injury
Vehicles2
Total Injuries4
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
LightingDark (street-lit)
AgencyGDNPD

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Imaging Centers

Data Quality

CDOTUnverified
Record Completeness100%
Updated 14 days ago

Data Sources

CDOT Database
14 fields
Reporting Agency
3 fields
CrashStory Computed
3 fields

All data subject to CDOT reporting standards and verification procedures. Field-level attribution helps ensure transparency and accountability.

Source: CDOT
Last updated: February 10, 2026

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