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Vehicles
1
Injured
0
Weather
Unknown
Lighting
Unknown

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On December 7, 2025, at approximately 12:45 PM, a single-vehicle crash occurred on CR 517, near RAINBOW RD, LA PLATA County, Colorado. 1 vehicle was involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Unknown weather conditions and unknown lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
5A251802
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Reporting agency
Colorado State Patrol
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Records office
Colorado State Patrol
Crash location reference
Rainbow Rd
Route 2000
Crash classification
Tree
Driver factor noted: Distracted - Eating/Drinking
Near CR 517 & RAINBOW RD, LA PLATA
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.

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< 0.1 miInvalid Date | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle

CR 517 & RAINBOW RD
0.1 miInvalid Date | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle

CO RD 516 & CO RD 517
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0.6 miInvalid Date | Rear-End Collision
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0.7 miInvalid Date | Single-Vehicle Crash
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General information based on this crash's reported factors and Colorado law
Speed-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.
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Was speed a factor?
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