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On Wednesday, January 1, 2026, at approximately 7:43 PM, a single-vehicle crash occurred on I70 HWYEB, near I225 HWYSB, Denver, Denver County, Colorado. 1 vehicle was involved in the serious injury-level incident, which resulted in 1 injury. Unknown 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.
Bachus & Schanker — DUI Accident ClaimsColorado 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 § 13-21-111This 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 single-vehicle crash involving 1 vehicle. Vehicle 1 (Passenger Car) was eastbound out of control.
The sequence of harmful events included: Barricade, Barricade. The most harmful event was determined to be "barricade".
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
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Crash Summary
DateJanuary 1, 2026
Time7:43 PM
Day of WeekWednesday
LocationI70 HWYEB & I225 HWYSB
CityDenver
CountyDenver County
Crash TypeSingle-Vehicle Crash
SeveritySerious Injury
Vehicles1
Total Injuries1
Total Fatalities0
WeatherUnknown
Road ConditionDry