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Car Accident - HIGHWAY 491 & MM 51.209
1 VehiclesDUI/Alcohol
Vehicles
1
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dark lighted
Approximate crash location near HIGHWAY 491, AT, MM 51.209, DOLORES County, CO
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HIGHWAY 491
0.1 miMar 8, 2026 | Two-Vehicle Crash
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0.2 miMar 19, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
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0.2 miJan 3, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
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0.5 miApr 2, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
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On Saturday, January 27, 2024, at approximately 2:14 AM, a wildlife collision occurred on HIGHWAY 491, near MM 51.209, DOLORES County, Colorado. 1 vehicle was involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Clear weather conditions and dark (street-lit) lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
5A240156
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Reporting agency
Colorado State Patrol
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Records office
Colorado State Patrol
Crash location reference
Mm 51.209
Route 491B | 51.209 | Non-Intersection
Crash classification
Wild Animal
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Recent Injury Crashes Near DOLORES
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
HIGHWAY 491
0.1 miMar 8, 2026 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles | 1 injured
HWY 491 & MM 50.947
0.2 miMar 19, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HWY 491 & MM 50.931
0.2 miJan 3, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HWY 491 & MM 51.696
0.5 miApr 2, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HWY 491 & MM 50.617
0.5 miApr 15, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
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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. 65 mph (limit: 50)
Driver
Male, 19 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
Impairment
Alcohol suspected
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Was alcohol involved?
Yes, alcohol involvement was documented.
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Crash Summary
DateJanuary 27, 2024
Time2:14 AM
Day of WeekSaturday
LocationHIGHWAY 491 & MM 51.209
CountyDOLORES County
Crash TypeWild Animal
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles1
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
LightingDark (street-lit)
AgencyColorado State Patrol
Case Number5A240156
Reporting AgencyColorado State Patrol