Head On Crash on E COTTONWOOD DR, PARKER CO - December 16, 2024

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Alcohol Involvement Reported

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Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1 (Passenger Car)

Speed

Est. 30 mph (limit: 35)

Driver

Female, 36 years old

Occupants

Restraint

Not Used

Impairment

Alcohol suspected

Vehicle 2 (Passenger Car)

Speed

Est. 25 mph (limit: 35)

Driver

Male, 37 years old

Occupants

Restraint

Properly Used

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Crash Summary

DateDecember 16, 2024

Time10:00 PM

Day of WeekMonday

LocationE COTTONWOOD DR & E-470

CityPARKER

CountyDOUGLAS County

Crash TypeHead On

SeveritySerious Injury

Vehicles2

Total Injuries2

Total Fatalities0

WeatherClear

Road ConditionDry

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