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On Friday, October 18, 2024, at approximately 7:00 PM, a pedestrian-involved crash occurred on HWY 550, near MM 26.301, LA PLATA County, Colorado. 1 vehicle was involved in the serious injury-level incident, which resulted in 1 injury. Rain 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
Pedestrian-Involved Crash
Colorado drivers are required to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks under C.R.S. § 42-4-802. Pedestrian crash victims may face unique insurance complexities.
CO Revised Statutes § 42-4-802Colorado 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 pedestrian-involved crash involving 1 vehicle. Vehicle 1 (Pickup Truck) was northbound swerving.
The sequence of harmful events included: Pedestrian. The most harmful event was determined to be "pedestrian".
The pre-crash maneuver was classified as "not applicable".
Key Questions
Was alcohol involved?
No, alcohol involvement was not documented.
No
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?
Yes, conditions included rain.
Confirmed
Were road conditions adverse?
Yes, the road surface was wet.
Confirmed
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Crash Summary
DateOctober 18, 2024
Time7:00 PM
Day of WeekFriday
LocationHWY 550 & MM 26.301
CountyLA PLATA County
Crash TypePedestrian
SeveritySerious Injury
Vehicles1
Total Injuries1
Total Fatalities0
WeatherRain
Road ConditionWet
LightingDark (street-lit)