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On Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at approximately 2:16 PM, a sideswipe collision (same direction) occurred on I-70 WB, near WARD RD, WHEAT RIDGE, JEFFERSON 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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Overview
This incident is classified as a sideswipe collision (same direction) involving 2 vehicles. Vehicle 1 (Passenger Car) was westbound changing lanes. Vehicle 2 (SUV) was westbound traveling straight.
The sequence of harmful events included: Front To Side. The most harmful event was determined to be "front to side".
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?
No fatalities were reported in this crash.
No
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
DateDecember 27, 2023
Time2:16 PM
Day of WeekWednesday
LocationI-70 WB & WARD RD
CityWHEAT RIDGE
CountyJEFFERSON County
Crash TypeSideswipe Same
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles2
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road Condition