VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC

USDOT 171271 • 5240 COLUMBINE ST, DENVER, CO, 80216

ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty Broker
Authority:1 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
171,271
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Property Broker
Phone
3032930077
Power Units (MCS-150)
93
Drivers (MCS-150)
89
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
7,074,286
Physical Address
5240 COLUMBINE ST, DENVER, CO, 80216
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
2 fatal crashes in last 24 months
2 total fatalities. See crash history below.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Oct 15, 2009
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Property BrokerMC-147300REVOKEDAug 19, 2008Aug 19, 2008
Contract CarrierMC-147300ACTIVEUnknownApr 28, 2004

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryVEN 8000047-00ON FILEOct 15, 2009Mar 31, 2011
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOMTC061233ON FILEApr 20, 2001May 31, 2003
PIONEER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYSURETY21407ON FILEJun 10, 1997Aug 13, 2008

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP29538AREPLACEDApr 20, 2005Oct 15, 2009
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary335959REPLACEDApr 23, 2004Apr 20, 2005
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary339175CANCELLEDApr 23, 2003Apr 23, 2004
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary359909REPLACEDApr 20, 2001Apr 23, 2003
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTF247698CANCELLEDFeb 4, 1998Apr 20, 2001
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryT135940CANCELLEDDec 6, 1992Feb 4, 1998

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYVEN 8000047-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2011Mar 31, 2011
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP29538ABIPD/PrimaryOct 15, 2009Oct 15, 2009
CANCELPIONEER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY21407SURETYAug 13, 2008Aug 13, 2008
TERM/REPLCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.335959BIPD/PrimaryApr 20, 2005Apr 20, 2005
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.339175BIPD/PrimaryApr 23, 2004Apr 23, 2004
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.MTC061233CARGOMay 31, 2003May 31, 2003
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.359909BIPD/PrimaryApr 23, 2003Apr 23, 2003
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTF247698BIPD/PrimaryApr 20, 2001Apr 20, 2001
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYT135940BIPD/PrimaryFeb 4, 1998Feb 4, 1998

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
BROKERMC-147300INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-147300INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (7 events)

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Authority Action History (7 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC147300CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 29, 2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 23, 2004
MC147300PROPERTY BROKERGRANTEDJun 20, 1997REVOKEDAug 19, 2008
MC147300CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 6, 1992DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC147300MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDMay 23, 1990Unknown
MC147300MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 2, 1985Unknown
MC147300MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJun 3, 1981Unknown
MC147300MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDNov 28, 1980Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
11%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
248
Violations
109
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
10.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
93
Drivers (MCS-150)
89
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
5
Mar
10
Apr
11
May
9
Jun
14
Jul
6
Aug
7
Sep
8
Oct
3
Nov
6
Dec
4
Jan
4
Feb
8
Mar
4
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 248 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

12 states248 inspections

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Violation Summary (109 violations from latest 100 of 248 inspections)

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Violation Summary (109 violations from latest 100 of 248 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective1307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn607Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination55Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions404Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit207Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2SLSNCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCMMovement of damaged hazmat packages209Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:178.345-6-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements.20Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.50D-BSteering mechanism defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.817A-HMSPPlacarding violation118Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.325A-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a bulk package containing elevated temperature material with HOT as required.10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11B-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMADBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43D-BIPBSBrake - relay emergency valve107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:397.67B-HMDPHazmat routing - radioactive materials109Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.201A-FRMCFrame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:173.24B1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping)11Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:173.24B2-HMRAMBPHM RAM (Bulk Packages) - Operating a motor vehicle when any support and/or anchoring mechanisms are ineffective. NOTE: Do not use if the vehicle is specification10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
10.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-13.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.09vs nat'l 1.80
-0.71 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (248 inspections)

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Inspection History (248 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 9, 202687550120RoadsideCOLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 6, 202687498972RoadsideKSLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 6, 202687518519RoadsideCOLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 2, 202687495824RoadsideNMLevel 2POLA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 31, 202687477166CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 1BREN SEMI-TRAILER1393.45DNo
Mar 25, 202687407619RATON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 25, 202687393829TREGO COUNTY - 195KSLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 25, 202687393712SHERMAN COUNTY - 181KSLevel 1LBT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 23, 202687390589LAMAR COCOLevel 3POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 23, 202687440868US287 MM 42TXLevel 2ETNY SEMI-TRAILER2393.11TL, 393.60DNo
Mar 10, 202687302143NORTH PLATTE EAST BOUNDNELevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 9, 202687252349KSKSLevel 11393.50D-BNo
Feb 26, 202687166220IH20 LORAINE SCALETXLevel 2ETNY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 25, 202687158589HUGO COCOLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 23, 202687115957RoadsideNELevel 3POLA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 9, 202687013534LAMAR COCOLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 21, 202686863980RoadsideNELevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR6392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLS3No
Jan 15, 202686822602BRIGGSDALE COCOLevel 3POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTLNo
Jan 15, 202686818127RoadsideNELevel 3POLAR STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTLNo
Jan 6, 202686732411STONEHAM COCOLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45D-BNo
Dec 23, 202586651493DUMONT COCOLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR4393.75A3-TAOL, 393.48A-BIBD, 393.78A-WSYes
Dec 19, 202586624174MONUMENT COCOLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1396.5B-LNo
Dec 18, 202586611612DUMONT COCOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2SLSNCNo
Dec 17, 202586611716COLORADO SPRINGS COCOLevel 2LBT SEMI-TRAILER1177.817E1-HMHCNo
Dec 16, 202586593241RAWLINS COUNTY - 153KSLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 15, 202586586960LITTLETON COCOLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 26, 202586443438SHERMAN COUNTY - 181KSLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR7392.2-SLLTL, 177.817A-HMSP, 393.11A1-CSURRYes
Nov 18, 202586366544FORT MORGAN COCOLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 18, 202586366484OTIS COCOLevel 3PAUL MUELL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS3No
Oct 24, 202586150649FORT MORGAN COCOLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45D-BNo
Oct 20, 202586114615BURLINGTON COCOLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 20, 202586113781DUMONT COCOLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 20, 202586112923MONUMENT COCOLevel 1ETNYRE & C SEMI-TRAILER8393.47E, 393.48A-BMBCBD, 393.45B2-B-AIRYes
Oct 16, 202586085218FORT COLLINS COCOLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR3177.823A-HMPMCM, 172.325A-HMM, 393.60DNo
Oct 13, 202586052845MONUMENT COCOLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER2393.11A1-CSURR, 393.9A-LBLNo
Oct 10, 202586024335FORT MORGAN COCOLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 10, 202586075254CLARKS GROVE MNMNLevel 1ETNYRE & C SEMI-TRAILER3393.55E-B, 393.53B-B, 393.47ENo
Sep 16, 202586041280NVNVLevel 20No
Sep 10, 202585754200WRAY COCOLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
Sep 10, 202585754389YUMA COCOLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER2395.24, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Sep 10, 202585754405WRAY COCOLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 9, 202585736646RAWLINS COUNTY - 153KSLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 5, 202585724231SHERMAN COUNTY - 181KSLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 4, 202585684258RoadsideNELevel 3STPH SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Aug 28, 202585757277NVNVLevel 21393.75A3-TAOLYes
Aug 20, 202585560801MONTE VISTA COCOLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 20, 202585561481COLORADO SPRINGS COCOLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 12, 202585488846COLORADO SPRINGS COCOLevel 2LBT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 11, 202585477003COLORADO SPRINGS COCOLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.78A-WSNo
Aug 7, 202585445995MONUMENT COCOLevel 3ETNYRE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWG1No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

160 total · 8.8% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
5
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
3
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
25

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 19, 2025COFATAL10AURORAI 225 AT E SMITH RD...248162VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC
Mar 5, 2025COTOW00DENVERI 70 AT MP 274...223025VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC
May 20, 2024COFATAL10HWY 385 AT MP 287...223020VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC
Nov 11, 2023COTOW00HWY 34 AT MP 204...267749VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC
May 20, 2023COFATAL10HWY 71 AT MP 124...892089VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC
Jun 7, 2022COTOW00COMMERCE CITYI270 EB TO HWY 85...349683VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC
May 3, 2022COTOW00HWY 24 2,112 FEET NE OF JUDGE ORR RD...606037VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC
Nov 24, 2021COTOW00COLORADO SPRINGS140 I25...258270VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC
Nov 19, 2021COFATAL10HWY 60 AT CR 396...267749VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC
Sep 17, 2020COTOW00
Jun 12, 2020COINJURY01
Jun 10, 2020WYTOW00
Jan 10, 2020COTOW00
Aug 20, 2019CATOW00
Dec 4, 2018COFATAL10
Apr 13, 2018NETOW00
Apr 2, 2018KSINJURY01
Feb 24, 2018COTOW00
Sep 21, 2017COTOW00
May 25, 2015NEINJURY01
Dec 22, 2014COTOW00
Dec 15, 2014COTOW00
Jun 24, 2014COTOW00
Mar 13, 2014COTOW00
Feb 28, 2014COTOW00

Compliance Timeline

36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Sep 19, 2025
Crash
Fatal crash in CO
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Mar 5, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in CO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 20, 2024
Crash
Fatal crash in CO
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Nov 11, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in CO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 20, 2023
Crash
Fatal crash in CO
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Jun 7, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in CO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 3, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in CO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 24, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in CO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 19, 2021
Crash
Fatal crash in CO
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Sep 17, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 12, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 10, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 10, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 20, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 4, 2018
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Apr 13, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 2, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 24, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 21, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 25, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 22, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 15, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 24, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 13, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 28, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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