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Car Accident - CR 13 & 40497
Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Daylight
Approximate crash location near CR 13, 00151FS, 40497, ELBERT County, CO
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0.5 miDec 3, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
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CR 13 & FERNS RD
0.5 miApr 15, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
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On Saturday, September 14, 2024, at approximately 7:21 AM, a rear-end collision occurred on CR 13, near 40497, ELBERT County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were 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
2024-00012771
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Reporting agency
Elbert County Sheriff Office
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Records office
Elbert County Sheriff Office
Crash location reference
40497
Route 3400 | R0013 | Non-Intersection
Crash classification
Rear End
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Recent Injury Crashes Near ELBERT
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
CR 13 & 40100
0.3 miSep 18, 2024 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles | 1 injured
CR 166 & CR 13
0.5 miJan 16, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles
CR 166 & CR 13
0.5 miDec 3, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
CR 13 & FERNS RD
0.5 miApr 15, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles | 1 injured
CR 166 & DEER CREEK DR
0.5 miOct 30, 2024 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
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Liability Context
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Rear-End Collision Pattern
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (Passenger Car)
Speed
Est. 40 mph (limit: 50)
Driver
Male, 16 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
Vehicle 2 (Passenger Car)
Driver
Male, 17 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
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Crash Summary
DateSeptember 14, 2024
Time7:21 AM
Day of WeekSaturday
LocationCR 13 & 40497
CountyELBERT County
Crash TypeRear End
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles2
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
LightingDaylight
AgencyElbert County Sheriff Office
Case Number2024-00012771
Reporting AgencyElbert County Sheriff Office