Federal officials have warned those living along the western slope of the Rocky Mountains that their region could be at high risk for wildfires this summer. Said officials are coordinating with local and state agencies to prevent wildfires. With National Arson Awareness Week in full effect from May 6-12, officials will be on a sharp… read more
While out riding with the Aspen Valley Chapter 2079 Harley Owners Group, Lyle J. Troth Jr., 79, died from injuries sustained in an accident on Sunday, April 22 at 3:14 pm. The accident took place approximately 13 miles outside of Gateway, Colorado on Colorado Highway 141 near mile marker 124. Troth was heading north on… read more
A bill currently in committee would update provisions for those suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The bill is currently under review in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Rep. William Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) and Rep. Todd Russell Platts (R-PA) introduced H.R. 4238, a.k.a The TBI Act of 2012, during Brain Injury Awareness Month,… read more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The goal is to spread awareness of motorcycle safety, both by teaching motorcyclists valuable safety tips and encouraging motorists to share the road with motorcycles. Do you ride a motorcycle? If so, here are some tips you can follow to… read more
Accidental deaths among children fell between the years of 2000 and 2009 by 30 percent, according to new data released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A sharp decline in car accident fatalities helped lower the numbers. The first decade of the 2000s saw a 41 percent drop in child car crash… read more
This is one of those issues that divides motorcycle enthusiasts, law enforcement and legislators: what sort of restrictions should be in place for motorcycle passengers, namely kids? The basic arguments run parallel to the ongoing discussion about helmet laws: does the government have a right to step in? On the one hand, children under a… read more
Keep Kids Alive Drive 25, a nationwide non-profit focused on preventing child deaths in car accidents, will spread its message throughout Colorado on Tuesday, May 1. The non-profit Drive Smart Colorado Springs is coordinating the implementation of the program in the Colorado Springs area. The main goal of Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 Day is… read more
Allstate is embarking on a campaign to prevent motorcycle accidents at intersections with their ONE (Once is Never Enough) program. The insurance company first launched the program in 2009. It has used a different strategy each year since, encouraging motorists to look twice at intersections before hitting the accelerator. This year, Allstate teamed with Rick… read more
Shaken baby syndrome (SBS), also known as abusive head trauma (AHT), results when a baby is shaken violently and the head snaps back and forth, causing cranial or brain damage. Causes According to the National Center of Shaken Baby Syndrome, parents are frequently calling to find out if falls, horseplay, swings or other activities can… read more
Getting a motorcycle with anti-lock brakes decreases your chances of getting into a fatal accident by 37 percent, according to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Antilock brake systems (ABS) offer a more controlled response to sudden braking. Without ABS, a hard brake can cause the wheels to lock and… read more
