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Car Accident - HIGHWAY 491 & MM 47.59
Vehicles
1
Injured
0
Weather
Cloudy
Lighting
Dark lighted
Approximate crash location near HIGHWAY 491, AT, MM 47.59, MONTEZUMA County, CO
Recent Nearby Crashes in MONTEZUMA
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HWY 491 & MM 47.642
0.1 miOct 15, 2024 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HWY 491 & MM 47.7
0.1 miAug 6, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HWY 491 & MM 47.445
0.1 miMar 28, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HWY 491 & MM 47.4
0.2 miNov 15, 2024 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, at approximately 6:00 AM, a wildlife collision occurred on HIGHWAY 491, near MM 47.59, MONTEZUMA County, Colorado. 1 vehicle was involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Cloudy/overcast weather conditions and dark (street-lit) lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
5A240083
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Reporting agency
Colorado State Patrol
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Records office
Colorado State Patrol
Crash location reference
Mm 47.59
Route 491B | 47.590 | Non-Intersection
Crash classification
Wild Animal
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Recent Nearby Crashes in MONTEZUMA
These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.
HWY 491 & MM 47.642
0.1 miOct 15, 2024 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HWY 491 & MM 47.7
0.1 miAug 6, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HWY 491 & MM 47.445
0.1 miMar 28, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HWY 491 & MM 47.4
0.2 miNov 15, 2024 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HWY 491 & MM 47.775
0.2 miJan 6, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (SUV)
Speed
Est. 50 mph (limit: 65)
Driver
Male, 20 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
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FAQ
Were weather conditions adverse?
Yes, conditions included cloudy/overcast.
Confirmed
Were road conditions adverse?
Yes, the road surface was snow-covered.
Confirmed
Crash Summary
DateJanuary 14, 2024
Time6:00 AM
Day of WeekSunday
LocationHIGHWAY 491 & MM 47.59
CountyMONTEZUMA County
Crash TypeWild Animal
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles1
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherCloudy/Overcast
Road ConditionSnow-covered
LightingDark (street-lit)
AgencyColorado State Patrol
Case Number5A240083
Reporting AgencyColorado State Patrol