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Car Accident - STEELE ST & E 78TH AVE
2 VehiclesDUI/Alcohol
Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dark lighted
Approximate crash location near STEELE ST, AT, E 78TH AVE, ADAMS County, CO
Recent Nearby Crashes in ADAMS
These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.
E 78TH AVE & STEELE ST
< 0.1 miJan 20, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
STEELE ST & E 78TH AVE
0.2 miAug 7, 2025 | Parked Vehicle Collision
2 vehicles
STEELE ST & E 80TH AVE
0.3 miOct 22, 2024 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
YORK ST & 7855
0.5 miJan 22, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
On Friday, August 16, 2024, at approximately 9:03 PM, a sideswipe collision (opposing traffic) occurred on STEELE ST, near E 78TH AVE, ADAMS County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Clear weather conditions and dark (street-lit) lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
1D243230
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Reporting agency
Colorado State Patrol
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Records office
Colorado State Patrol
Crash location reference
E 78th Ave
Route 1200 | Steel | Intersection Related
Crash classification
Sideswipe Opposite Direction
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Recent Nearby Crashes in ADAMS
These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.
E 78TH AVE & STEELE ST
< 0.1 miJan 20, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
STEELE ST & E 78TH AVE
0.2 miAug 7, 2025 | Parked Vehicle Collision
2 vehicles
STEELE ST & E 80TH AVE
0.3 miOct 22, 2024 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
YORK ST & 7855
0.5 miJan 22, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
E 78TH AVE & YORK ST
0.5 miDec 7, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
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Liability Context
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Alcohol Involvement Reported
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (Pickup Truck)
Speed
Est. 35 mph (limit: 35)
Driver
Male, 37 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
Impairment
Alcohol suspected
Vehicle 2 (Pickup Truck)
Speed
Est. 35 mph (limit: 35)
Driver
Male, 25 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
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Crash Summary
DateAugust 16, 2024
Time9:03 PM
Day of WeekFriday
LocationSTEELE ST & E 78TH AVE
CountyADAMS County
Crash TypeSideswipe Opposite
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles2
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
LightingDark (street-lit)
AgencyColorado State Patrol
Case Number1D243230
Reporting AgencyColorado State Patrol