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On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at approximately 12:21 PM, a single-vehicle crash occurred on HWY 85, near MM 255, WELD County, Colorado. 1 vehicle was involved in the fatal-level incident, which resulted in 1 fatality. Clear weather conditions and daylight lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Liability Context
General information based on this crash's reported factors and Colorado law
Drug Involvement Reported
Driving under the influence of drugs, including marijuana, is prohibited under C.R.S. § 42-4-1301(1)(f). Impairment can establish fault in civil claims.
CO Revised Statutes § 42-4-1301Colorado Comparative Fault
Colorado follows a modified comparative fault rule (C.R.S. § 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.
CO Revised Statutes § 13-21-111This is general informational context, not legal advice. Every crash is different. If you were involved in this accident, consult with a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your situation.
Overview
This incident is classified as a single-vehicle crash involving 1 vehicle. Vehicle 1 (Pickup Truck) was northeast-bound out of control.
The sequence of harmful events included: Delineator/Milepost, Overturning/Rollover. The most harmful event was determined to be "delineator/milepost".
The pre-crash maneuver was classified as "not applicable".
Key Questions
Was alcohol involved?
No, alcohol involvement was not documented.
No
Was speed a factor?
No, speed was not identified as a factor.
No
Was this a hit-and-run?
No, this was not a hit-and-run.
No
Were there fatalities?
Yes, 1 fatality was reported.
Confirmed
Was it in a work zone?
No, this crash was not in a work zone.
No
Was it in a school zone?
No, this crash was not in a school zone.
No
Were pedestrians/cyclists involved?
No pedestrians or cyclists were documented in this crash.
No
Were weather conditions adverse?
No, weather conditions were clear or not a documented factor.
No
Were road conditions adverse?
No, the road surface was dry or conditions were not a factor.
No
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Crash Summary
DateApril 9, 2024
Time12:21 PM
Day of WeekTuesday
LocationHWY 85 & MM 255
CountyWELD County
Crash TypeSingle-Vehicle Crash
SeverityFatal
Vehicles1
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities1
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
LightingDaylight