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Car Accident - I-70 & MM 97
Vehicles
1
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dawn dusk
Approximate crash location near I-70, AT, MM 97, SILT, GARFIELD County, CO
Recent Injury Crashes Near SILT
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I-70 & MM 97.002
< 0.1 miNov 15, 2024 | Parked Vehicle Collision
2 vehicles | 1 injured
I-70 & MM 96.9
0.1 miMay 19, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle | 2 injured
HWY 6 & N 1ST ST
0.1 miDec 13, 2024 | Pedestrian Crash
1 vehicle | 1 injured
MAIN ST & MM 98.963
0.2 miOct 21, 2024 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles | 1 injured
On Thursday, April 11, 2024, at approximately 5:19 AM, a wildlife collision occurred on I-70, near MM 97, SILT, GARFIELD County, Colorado. 1 vehicle was involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Clear weather conditions and dawn/dusk lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
2024-1198
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Reporting agency
SLPD
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Records office
SLPD
Crash location reference
Mm 97
Route 070A | 97.000 | Non-Intersection
Crash classification
Wild Animal
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Recent Injury Crashes Near SILT
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
I-70 & MM 97.002
< 0.1 miNov 15, 2024 | Parked Vehicle Collision
2 vehicles | 1 injured
I-70 & MM 96.9
0.1 miMay 19, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle | 2 injured
HWY 6 & N 1ST ST
0.1 miDec 13, 2024 | Pedestrian Crash
1 vehicle | 1 injured
MAIN ST & MM 98.963
0.2 miOct 21, 2024 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles | 1 injured
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (Passenger Car)
Speed
Est. 80 mph (limit: 75)
Driver
Male, 42 years old
Occupants
1
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Crash Summary
DateApril 11, 2024
Time5:19 AM
Day of WeekThursday
LocationI-70 & MM 97
CitySILT
CountyGARFIELD County
Crash TypeWild Animal
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles1
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
LightingDawn/Dusk
AgencySLPD
Case Number2024-1198
Reporting AgencySLPD