No one in Colorado knows what they may face as they head out the door to start their day. A person can take all the necessary precautions and still become a victim of an unfortunate accident. Recently, three Colorado high school students were arrested and charged...
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Off-duty officer reportedly hits, kills pedestrian
In Denver and surrounding areas, pedestrians are literally everywhere, regardless of the time of day. Both drivers and pedestrians must stay focused when driving or walking on busy roadways. Although pedestrian safety is a big focus in Colorado, accidents are nearly...
Denver accidents kill one pedestrian and injure several more
Many residents of large cities like Denver walk to get where they need to go. Pedestrians are typically out and about at nearly all hours of the day and night. Drivers have a duty and responsibility to stay focused and watch out for pedestrians. Unfortunately,...
Fatal interstate crash blamed on drunk driver
It is common knowledge that driving under the influence of alcohol is not only illegal in Colorado, but also extremely dangerous. Alcohol impairs an individual's coordination, so an intoxicated driver often lacks the ability to react and avoid a crash. Having to live...
Wrong-way driver blamed for fatal crash
One would think driving in the wrong direction would be a hard mistake to make. However, motorists driving in the wrong direction cause hundreds of deaths every year in Colorado and across the country. Unfortunately, deadly head-on collisions are often the consequence...
Drunk driving is incredibly irresponsible and dangerous
There’s nothing wrong with enjoying an alcoholic beverage every now and then. However, there is something very wrong, and illegal, about drinking and driving. Every year, thousands of people in Colorado tell themselves they are okay to drive after having a few drinks....
Driver may have been impaired in recent fatal accident
To operate a motor vehicle as safely as possible, the driver has to stay alert and focused at all times behind the wheel. This is one reason why driving under the influence of alcohol is so dangerous and reckless. Alcohol greatly impairs a person’s judgment and slows...
Motorcyclist killed after being struck by a car
Without a doubt, motorcycles can be fun to ride. They also have a reputation as being a very dangerous form of transportation. Motorcycles have a small profile, so they can be harder for other drivers to see. It seems so many motorcycle accidents happen simply because...
Traumatic accident claims the lives of four people
Most people are familiar with the adage “accidents happen.” For motorists, accidents seem to be almost inevitable. While many accidents are unpredictable and unavoidable, many accidents can be prevented by taking simple precautions such as staying focused and...
Five takeaways from crash statistics in Colorado
In a report published in 2019, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) reviewed ten years’ worth of crashes in the state. CDOT’s analysis is a guide for safety efforts since then to make the roads safer. It is important to understand the historical trends in...