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Vehicles
2
Injured
1
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dark lighted

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WASHINGTON ST & THORNTON PKWY
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E THORNTON PKWY & WASHINGTON ST
< 0.1 miMar 23, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
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On Saturday, October 26, 2024, at approximately 7:25 PM, a rear-end collision occurred on WASHINGTON ST, near THORNTON PKWY, THORNTON, ADAMS County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the fatal-level incident, which resulted in 5 fatalities and 1 injury. Clear weather conditions and dark (street-lit) lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
2024016004
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Reporting agency
Thornton Police Department
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Records office
Thornton Police Department
Crash location reference
Thornton Pkwy
Route 1285 | Washi | Intersection Related
Crash classification
Rear End
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Near WASHINGTON ST, 00055FS, THORNTON PKWY, THORNTON, ADAMS County, CO, THORNTON
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.

WASHINGTON ST & THORNTON PKWY
< 0.1 miOct 26, 2024 | Multi-Vehicle Crash
3 vehicles | 2 injured | 4 fatal

WASHINGTON ST & THORNTON PKWY
< 0.1 miSep 5, 2024 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles

True & GRANT ST
< 0.1 miSep 27, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles

E THORNTON PKWY & WASHINGTON ST
< 0.1 miMar 23, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles

WASHINGTON ST & THORNTON PKWY
< 0.1 miOct 15, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
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General information based on this crash's reported factors and Colorado law
Drug Involvement Reported
Driving under the influence of drugs, including marijuana, is prohibited under C.R.S. Section 42-4-1301(1)(f). Impairment can establish fault in civil claims.
CO Revised Statutes Section 42-4-1301Rear-End Collision Pattern
In Colorado, the trailing driver in a rear-end collision is often presumed to be at fault for following too closely, though this presumption can be rebutted with evidence.
Springs Law Group - Rear-End CollisionsColorado Comparative Fault
Colorado follows a modified comparative fault rule (C.R.S. Section 13-21-111). If you were partially at fault, your recovery may be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover damages. The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Colorado is generally 3 years from the date of the accident.
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Were there fatalities?
Yes, 5 fatalities were reported.
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