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Vehicles
2
Injured
2
Weather
Unknown
Lighting
Unknown

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On April 12, 2026, at approximately 7:40 AM, a two-vehicle crash occurred on INTERSTATE 70, GARFIELD County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the possible injury-level incident, which resulted in 2 injuries. Unknown weather conditions and unknown lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
4C260907
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Reporting agency
Colorado State Patrol
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Records office
Colorado State Patrol
Crash classification
Rear End
Driver factor noted: Distracted - Other Interior
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Near INTERSTATE 70, GARFIELD
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.

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< 0.1 miSep 3, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles

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< 0.1 miJul 18, 2024 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle

I-70 & MM 99.984
< 0.1 miSep 10, 2025 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles | 1 injured

INTERSTATE 70 & MM 100
< 0.1 miJul 25, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles

I-70 & MM 99.909
0.1 miAug 25, 2024 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle | 1 injured
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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.
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