Fatal crash report

Fatal crash in Jefferson County, Colorado

December 17, 2021 · FARS case 2021-80607

Location as recorded in the police report (39.7252, -105.1897). It may be approximate.
Deaths
1
Vehicles
2
People involved
5
Time
04:53
Friday

Location and conditions

Road
US-6 W 6TH AVE
Cross road
US-40 W COLFAX AVE
Route type
U.S. Highway
Area
Urban
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dark - Lighted
Junction
Intersection
Intersection type
Four-Way Intersection
Manner of collision
Angle
First harmful event
Motor Vehicle In-Transport

Vehicles and occupants

Vehicle 1: 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

Cars · 1 death in this vehicle · Speeding-related · Police-reported drinking driver

  • Driver · Age 16-20 Suspected serious injury
  • Passenger · Age 21-24 Fatal injury

Vehicle 2: 2004 Chevrolet Suburban

SUVs · 0 deaths in this vehicle

  • Driver · Age 65-74 Suspected serious injury
  • Passenger · Age 45-54 Suspected serious injury
  • Passenger · Age 25-34 Suspected serious injury

More about this area

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). FARS records contain no names. Ages are shown as bands and locations as reported by police.