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Car Accident - HWY 50 & SMITHLAND AVE
Vehicles
1
Injured
0
Weather
Rain
Lighting
Daylight
Approximate crash location near HWY 50, 00040FW, SMITHLAND AVE, LA JUNTA, OTERO County, CO
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On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at approximately 5:01 PM, a single-vehicle crash occurred on HWY 50, near SMITHLAND AVE, LA JUNTA, OTERO County, Colorado. 1 vehicle was 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
2401519
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Reporting agency
LAJTPD
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Records office
LAJTPD
Crash location reference
Smithland Ave
Route 050B | 379.907 | Non-Intersection
Crash classification
Light Pole/ Utility Pole
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Recent Nearby Crashes in LA JUNTA
These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.
300 BLK EAST 1ST ST & STEEN AVE
< 0.1 miDec 1, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
STEEN AVE & 115
0.1 miMay 30, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
1ST ST 402 E & MM 379.971
0.1 miNov 22, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
HWY 50 & RATON AVE
0.1 miOct 22, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
HWY 50 & LEWIS AVE
0.2 miAug 6, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (Passenger Car)
Speed
Speed limit: 35 mph
Driver
Male, 18 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
DateJuly 17, 2024
Time5:01 PM
Day of WeekWednesday
LocationHWY 50 & SMITHLAND AVE
CityLA JUNTA
CountyOTERO County
Crash TypeSingle-Vehicle Crash
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles1
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherRain
Road ConditionWet
LightingDaylight
AgencyLAJTPD
Case Number2401519
Reporting AgencyLAJTPD