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Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Snow
Lighting
Dark lighted

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On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at approximately 6:19 PM, a rear-end collision occurred on HWY 285, near S INDEPENDENCE, LAKEWOOD, JEFFERSON County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Snow weather conditions and dark (street-lit) lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
LK24035138
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Reporting agency
Lakewood Police Department
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Records office
Lakewood Police Department
Crash location reference
S Independence
Route 285D | 253.84 | Non-Intersection
Crash classification
Rear End
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Near HWY 285, AT, S INDEPENDENCE, LAKEWOOD, JEFFERSON County, CO, LAKEWOOD
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.

W HAMPDEN AVE & S INDEPENDENCE ST
< 0.1 miJan 14, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles | 1 injured

HWY 285 NB KIPLING OFF RAMP & KIPLING HWY 285 NB ON RAMP
< 0.1 miOct 8, 2025 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles

HWY 285 & MM 253.951
0.1 miMay 3, 2024 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle

S GARLAND WAY & W HAMILTON DR
0.1 miSep 22, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle

HWY 285 & MM 254
0.1 miNov 7, 2024 | Rollover
1 vehicle
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General information based on this crash's reported factors and Colorado law
Rear-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.
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Were weather conditions adverse?
Yes, conditions included snow.
Were road conditions adverse?
Yes, the road surface was snow-covered.
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