When someone leaves the scene, the clock starts immediately. In Commerce City, that often means video gets overwritten and witnesses get pulled into their own day.
Do these things first (in this order):
- Get medical care and ask that your injuries be documented clearly. Tell clinicians what happened in a consistent timeline.
- Call 911 if you haven’t already, and request an incident report.
- Write down details while they’re fresh:
- where you were (nearest intersection/roadway landmark)
- time of day and direction of travel
- vehicle description (color, make/model if known, height, damage patterns)
- anything you noticed about speed, lane position, or whether brakes were applied
- Identify nearby video sources right away—not just “traffic cameras.” Think about:
- businesses with exterior cameras
- gas stations and retail lots
- apartment parking areas and HOA-managed gates
- any busier corridor locations where cameras are more likely to exist
Even if you’re unsure who the driver was, early documentation helps your attorney pursue the strongest path available under Colorado law.


