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Car Accident - HWY 160 & RIVER RD
2 VehiclesDUI/Alcohol
Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dawn dusk
Approximate crash location near 01
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On August 31, 2023, at approximately 7:33 AM, a two-vehicle crash occurred on HWY 160, near RIVER RD, DURANGO, La Plata County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Clear weather conditions and dawn/dusk lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
P23-30105
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Reporting agency
Colorado Department of Transportation
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Records office
Colorado Department of Transportation
Crash location reference
River Rd
Route 160A | 86.934
Crash classification
Rear End
Driver factor noted: Distracted - Manipulating Electronic Device
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RIVER RD & US 160
< 0.1 miMay 14, 2026 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
RIVER RD & HWY 160
< 0.1 miJan 13, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
RIVER ROAD & S CAMINO DEL RIO
< 0.1 miJan 18, 2026 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
HWY 160 & RIVER RD
< 0.1 miAug 15, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
S CAMINO DEL RIO & RIVER RD
< 0.1 miNov 22, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
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Liability Context
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Alcohol Involvement Reported
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (SUV)
Driver
35 - 44
Occupants
1
Restraint
Shoulder And Lap Belt - Properly Used
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Crash Summary
DateAugust 31, 2023
Time7:33 AM
LocationHWY 160 & RIVER RD
CityDURANGO
CountyLa Plata County
Crash TypeTwo-Vehicle Crash
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles2
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
LightingDawn/Dusk
AgencyColorado Department of Transportation
Case NumberP23-30105
Reporting AgencyColorado Department of Transportation