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Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Daylight

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I-70 WB & INDEPENDENCE ST
< 0.1 miSep 19, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles

I-70 & MM 267.654
< 0.1 miSep 26, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles

I-70 & MM 267.656
< 0.1 miApr 21, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles

I-70 & MM 267.654
< 0.1 miApr 11, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
On Friday, July 7, 2023, at approximately 4:45 PM, a rear-end collision occurred on I-70, near INDEPENDENCE ST, 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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Case number
WR23005691
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Reporting agency
Wheat Ridge Police Department
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Records office
Wheat Ridge Police Department
Crash location reference
Independence St
Route 070A | 267.656 | Non-Intersection
Crash classification
Rear End
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Near I-70, AT, INDEPENDENCE ST, WHEAT RIDGE, JEFFERSON County, CO, WHEAT RIDGE
These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.

I-70 WB & INDEPENDENCE ST
< 0.1 miSep 19, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles

I-70 & MM 267.654
< 0.1 miSep 26, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles

I-70 & MM 267.656
< 0.1 miApr 21, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles

I-70 & MM 267.654
< 0.1 miApr 11, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles

I-70 & INDEPENDENCE ST (OFF SET REFERENCE)
< 0.1 miJun 25, 2024 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
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General information based on this crash's reported factors and Colorado law
Rear-End Collision Pattern
In Colorado, the trailing driver in a rear-end collision is often presumed to be at fault for following too closely, though this presumption can be rebutted with evidence.
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