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Car Accident - HIGHWAY 159 & MM 24.971
Vehicles
1
Injured
0
Weather
Snow
Lighting
Dawn dusk
Approximate crash location near HIGHWAY 159, AT, MM 24.971, COSTILLA County, CO
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HWY 159 & MM 25.30
0.4 miOct 9, 2025 | Rollover
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HIGHWAY 159 & MM 24.051
0.9 miJan 20, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
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HWY 159 & MM 26.352
1.4 miJan 11, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
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HWY 159 & MM 26.548
1.6 miFeb 23, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
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On Sunday, March 24, 2024, at approximately 6:40 AM, a wildlife collision occurred on HIGHWAY 159, near MM 24.971, COSTILLA County, Colorado. 1 vehicle was involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Snow weather conditions and dawn/dusk lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
5B240252
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Reporting agency
Colorado State Patrol
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Records office
Colorado State Patrol
Crash location reference
Mm 24.971
Route 159A | 24.971 | Non-Intersection
Crash classification
Wild Animal
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Recent Injury Crashes Near COSTILLA
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
HWY 159 & MM 25.30
0.4 miOct 9, 2025 | Rollover
1 vehicle | 1 injured
HIGHWAY 159 & MM 24.051
0.9 miJan 20, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
HWY 159 & MM 26.352
1.4 miJan 11, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HWY 159 & MM 26.548
1.6 miFeb 23, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HWY 159 & 27.518
2.6 miJan 5, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (Pickup Truck)
Speed
Est. 60 mph (limit: 65)
Driver
Male, 42 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
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FAQ
Were weather conditions adverse?
Yes, conditions included snow.
Confirmed
Were road conditions adverse?
Yes, the road surface was wet.
Confirmed
Crash Summary
DateMarch 24, 2024
Time6:40 AM
Day of WeekSunday
LocationHIGHWAY 159 & MM 24.971
CountyCOSTILLA County
Crash TypeWild Animal
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles1
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherSnow
Road ConditionWet
LightingDawn/Dusk
AgencyColorado State Patrol
Case Number5B240252
Reporting AgencyColorado State Patrol