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On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at approximately 8:00 PM, a wildlife collision occurred on HWY 491, near MM 27.834, MONTEZUMA County, Colorado. 1 vehicle was 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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Overview
This incident is classified as a wildlife collision involving 1 vehicle. Vehicle 1 (Pickup Truck) was northbound traveling straight.
The sequence of harmful events included: Wild Animal. The most harmful event was determined to be "wild animal".
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?
No, weather conditions were clear or not a documented factor.
No
Were road conditions adverse?
No, the road surface was dry or conditions were not a factor.
No
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Crash Summary
DateSeptember 18, 2024
Time8:00 PM
Day of WeekWednesday
LocationHWY 491 & MM 27.834
CountyMONTEZUMA County
Crash TypeWild Animal
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles1
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
Lighting