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Car Accident - LEWIS AVE & 1ST ST
Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Rain
Lighting
Daylight
Approximate crash location near LEWIS AVE, 00015FN, 1ST ST, LA JUNTA, OTERO County, CO
Recent Nearby Crashes in LA JUNTA
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HWY 50 & LEWIS AVE
< 0.1 miAug 6, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
E 2ND ST & LEWIS AVE
0.1 miJan 12, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
2ND ST & LEWIS AVE
0.1 miDec 7, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
1ST ST 402 E & MM 379.971
0.1 miNov 22, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
On Thursday, May 25, 2023, at approximately 5:36 PM, a sideswipe collision (opposing traffic) occurred on LEWIS AVE, near 1ST ST, LA JUNTA, OTERO County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Rain weather conditions and daylight lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
2300887
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Reporting agency
LAJTPD
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Records office
LAJTPD
Crash location reference
1st St
Route 0745 | Lewis | Driveway Access Related
Crash classification
Sideswipe Opposite Direction
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Recent Nearby Crashes in LA JUNTA
These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.
HWY 50 & LEWIS AVE
< 0.1 miAug 6, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
E 2ND ST & LEWIS AVE
0.1 miJan 12, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
2ND ST & LEWIS AVE
0.1 miDec 7, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
1ST ST 402 E & MM 379.971
0.1 miNov 22, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
STEEN AVE & 115
0.1 miMay 30, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (Pickup Truck)
Speed
Speed limit: 30 mph
Driver
Male, 50 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Unknown
Vehicle 2 (Passenger Car)
Speed
Speed limit: 30 mph
Driver
Male, 17 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Unknown
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FAQ
Were weather conditions adverse?
Yes, conditions included rain.
Confirmed
Were road conditions adverse?
Yes, the road surface was wet.
Confirmed
Crash Summary
DateMay 25, 2023
Time5:36 PM
Day of WeekThursday
LocationLEWIS AVE & 1ST ST
CityLA JUNTA
CountyOTERO County
Crash TypeSideswipe Opposite
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles2
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherRain
Road ConditionWet
LightingDaylight
AgencyLAJTPD
Case Number2300887
Reporting AgencyLAJTPD