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Car Accident - CR 251 & ANIMAS RD
1 VehiclesDUI/Alcohol
Vehicles
1
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Daylight
Approximate crash location near CR 251, W/O, ANIMAS RD, LA PLATA County, CO
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On Saturday, April 8, 2023, at approximately 10:40 PM, a single-vehicle crash occurred on CR 251, near ANIMAS RD, LA PLATA County, Colorado. 1 vehicle was involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Clear weather conditions and daylight lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
5A230561
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Reporting agency
Colorado State Patrol
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Records office
Colorado State Patrol
Crash location reference
Animas Rd
Route 2000 | Cr | Non-Intersection
Crash classification
Fence
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Recent Nearby Crashes in LA PLATA
These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.
CR 251 & E ANIMAS VILLAGE DR
0.1 miJan 10, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
FLORIDA ROAD / CR 240 & CR 250
0.2 miApr 22, 2026 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
FLORIDA RD & CR 250
0.2 miJun 3, 2026 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
FLORIDA RD & 1537
0.2 miMay 14, 2026 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
CR 251 & E ANIMAS VILLAGE DR
0.2 miJul 18, 2024 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
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Liability Context
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Alcohol Involvement Reported
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (Pickup Truck)
Speed
Est. 45 mph (limit: 35)
Driver
Male, 46 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
Impairment
Alcohol suspected
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Yes, alcohol involvement was documented.
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Crash Summary
DateApril 8, 2023
Time10:40 PM
Day of WeekSaturday
LocationCR 251 & ANIMAS RD
CountyLA PLATA County
Crash TypeSingle-Vehicle Crash
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles1
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
LightingDaylight
AgencyColorado State Patrol
Case Number5A230561
Reporting AgencyColorado State Patrol