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Vehicles
2
Injured
1
Weather
Unknown
Lighting
Unknown

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On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at approximately 5:45 AM, a bicycle-involved crash occurred on E COLFAX AVE, near N LAFAYETTE ST, Denver, Denver County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the serious injury-level incident, which resulted in 1 injury. Unknown weather conditions and unknown lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Reporting agency
Denver Police Department
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Records office
Denver Police Department Records Section
1331 Cherokee Street, Denver, CO 80204 | (720) 913-6956 | Online: denvergov.org police records request
Crash location reference
N Lafayette St
At Intersection
Crash classification
Traf - Accident . Neighborhood: City Park West. Fatality Mode: Other. Serious Injury Mode: Bicycle
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Near E COLFAX AVE / N LAFAYETTE ST, Denver
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 miFeb 27, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles

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< 0.1 miFeb 27, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
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< 0.1 miJul 5, 2024 | Parked Vehicle Collision
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< 0.1 miNov 11, 2024 | Parked Vehicle Collision
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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.
FindLaw - Speeding Accident LiabilityBicycle-Involved Crash
Colorado law grants bicyclists the same rights and duties as motor vehicle drivers (C.R.S. Section 42-4-1412). Drivers must maintain a safe passing distance.
Bicycle Colorado - Know Your RightsColorado 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 speed a factor?
Yes, speed was identified as a contributing factor.
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