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Colorado Crash Report Details
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Vehicles
2
Injured
1
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Daylight

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On November 18, 2025, at approximately 9:08 AM, a two-vehicle crash occurred on E SOUTH BOULDER RD, near MERLIN DR, LAFAYETTE, BOULDER County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the minor injury-level incident, which resulted in 1 injury. Clear weather conditions and daylight lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
202503692
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Reporting agency
LFTTPD
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Records office
LFTTPD
Crash location reference
Merlin Dr
Route 0735 | South
Crash classification
Rear End
Driver factor noted: Other Factor/Description In Narrative
Near 01, LAFAYETTE
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.

E SOUTH BOULDER RD & MERLIN DR
< 0.1 miJul 12, 2025 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles | 1 injured

E SOUTH BOULDER RD & SARATOGA DR
< 0.1 miOct 26, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles

E SOUTH BOULDER RD & SARATOGA DR
0.1 miJul 19, 2024 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles

MERLIN DR & STRATHMORE LN
0.1 miDec 16, 2024 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles

E SOUTH BOULDER RD & MERLIN DR
0.1 miMay 25, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
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General information based on this crash's reported factors and Colorado law
Alcohol Involvement Reported
When alcohol is a factor, Colorado law may treat the impaired driver as negligent per se under C.R.S. Section 42-4-1301. This can significantly affect liability determinations.
Bachus & Schanker - DUI Accident ClaimsSpeed-Related Factors
Excessive speed or driving too fast for conditions may constitute negligence. Colorado follows a "reasonable and prudent" speed standard under C.R.S. Section 42-4-1101.
FindLaw - Speeding Accident LiabilityColorado 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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Was alcohol involved?
Yes, alcohol involvement was documented.
Was speed a factor?
Yes, speed was identified as a contributing factor.
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