Thanks to an extraordinary act of courage from a ski patrol volunteer in Colorado Springs, Colorado, an El Paso County sheriff’s deputy is alive. On March 3, Andrew Fodera was riding his motorcycle on Interstate 25 when he hit a patch of gravel that veered him off the road. When he tried to get back… read more
Police are on high alert when it comes to patrolling the La Plata Highway near the New Mexico – Colorado border due to a sudden increase in car accidents. The most recent accident occurred on April 24 and was the third fatal car crash within the past four months in the area. Daniel Murray, 30,… read more
Motorcycle owners know that maintenance is a key to saving money, and an important facet in avoiding motorcycle accidents. In an effort to help motorcycle owners decide where to apply their attention when maintaining a bike, ConsumerReports.org has compiled a list of the parts that are most likely to be repaired. Ranging from lights and… read more
Three men owe their lives to the extraordinary acts of the Wyoming police and eye witnesses who aided them. On April 22, Troy Milton, Jacques Strong, and Clarence Lewis were involved in a near fatal car accident when they crashed into the side of a turning semi truck. Thankfully, no one was killed in the… read more
A motorcycle accident claimed the life of a Carrsville, Virginia deputy on April 7. Officers from the Isle of Wight Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State troopers rushed to the scene of the crash, after a call was issued to 911 around 4:13 p.m. Officer Storm, of Windsor, died in the crash. The tragic scene took place… read more
A study by USA Today and meteorology professor, James Koermer suggests that most weather deaths are a result of car accidents. The study shows that more than 7,000 Americans die each year from weather related vehicle accidents. According to the Federal Highway Administration, weather related crashes are defined “as those that occur in adverse weather conditions… read more
A recent study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute shows that 20 percent of car accidents are due to fatigue. This number is far greater than the previously believed 2 or 3 percent, estimated from past surveys and simulated studies. Another statistic revealed from the study indicated that young people, between the ages 18… read more
A woman in Nashville, Tennessee died on April 21 after battling injuries she sustained following a motorcycle accident that occurred on April 8. 55-year-old Jennifer Mosey was on Dickerson Pike when a Cadillac Escalade pulled out in front of her, causing her to lose control of her motorcycle and crash. After police and medical personnel… read more
During your morning commute, you may have noticed an increase in anti-cellphone usage ads posted along the highway this month. That is because April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Every year, thousands of people are killed or are seriously injured due to cell phone usage while driving. That is why the US Department of Transportation… read more
Riding your motorcycle by yourself is a freeing experience; nothing but you, the wind on your face and the open road. It is just as enjoyable when you are able to share that experience with a friend. Riding with a friend by your side is more of a bonding experience than it is just a… read more
