Vehicle hits bear on Interstate 25 in Larkspur

Heard on: Jefferson County CO Regional Interop

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172 Northbound.

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One.

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Right now it's just coming to us as a crash notification.

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We have fire en route.

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Don't know how many are involved.

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Hi (name withheld), I have a trooper on scene at the 172 with a vehicle.

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Airbags deployed, heavy front end.

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He refused medical.

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There's going to be another vehicle like about 115 feet away from the 172.

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Unknown if that vehicle is going to be involved.

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I copy. I'll update our fire.

00:33

That was clear, same time.

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Douglas County, this is Denver.

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After that accident at the 172 northbound, it's going to be a vehicle versus bear.

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Bear's on the shoulder blocking.

2026-10-26 03:52 UTC

Traffic

S Interstate 25, Larkspur, Colorado 80118, United States

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible vehicle-versus-bear crash on northbound Interstate 25 near the 172 marker in Douglas County. One vehicle had airbags deployed and heavy front-end damage, while a second vehicle was reported nearby with involvement unknown. Fire units were en route and an occupant reportedly refused medical care.