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Car Accident - I-70 & MM 181
2 VehiclesWork Zone
Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Daylight
Approximate crash location near I-70, AT, MM 181, VAIL, EAGLE County, CO
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I-70 & MM 181
< 0.1 miDec 29, 2024 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles | 1 injured
I-70 & MM 181
< 0.1 miSep 3, 2024 | Wildlife Collision
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I-70 & MM 181
< 0.1 miOct 22, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
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I-70 & MM 181
< 0.1 miAug 23, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
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On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at approximately 3:05 PM, a rear-end collision occurred on I-70, near MM 181, VAIL, EAGLE County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Clear weather conditions and daylight lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
2024-000877
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Reporting agency
Vail Police Department
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Records office
Vail Police Department
Crash location reference
Mm 181
Route 070A | 181.000 | Non-Intersection
Crash classification
Rear End
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Recent Injury Crashes Near VAIL
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
I-70 & MM 181
< 0.1 miDec 29, 2024 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles | 1 injured
I-70 & MM 181
< 0.1 miSep 3, 2024 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
I-70 & MM 181
< 0.1 miOct 22, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
I-70 & MM 181
< 0.1 miAug 23, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
I-70 & MM 181
< 0.1 miOct 26, 2025 | Parked Vehicle Collision
2 vehicles
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Liability Context
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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.
Springs Law Group - Rear-End CollisionsWork Zone Crash
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (Passenger Car)
Speed
Est. 5 mph (limit: 55)
Driver
Female, 51 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
Vehicle 2 (Passenger Car)
Speed
Est. 5 mph (limit: 55)
Driver
Male, 49 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
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FAQ
Was it in a work zone?
Yes, this crash occurred in an active work zone.
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Crash Summary
DateSeptember 11, 2024
Time3:05 PM
Day of WeekWednesday
LocationI-70 & MM 181
CityVAIL
CountyEAGLE County
Crash TypeRear End
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles2
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
LightingDaylight
AgencyVail Police Department
Case Number2024-000877
Reporting AgencyVail Police Department