Author Archives: Metier Law Firm

Home Video of Thrill Ride Leads to Arrest

An adventurous British motorcyclist who filmed himself riding through traffic at up to 153 mph and posted it on YouTube almost went to jail for his efforts. With a digital camera mounted to his helmet, Robert Owens, 48, performed wheelies, drove on pavement and weaved in and out of traffic at speeds up to three… read more

Colorado State Patrol Targets Deadly Stretches Of Road

The Colorado State Patrol is targeting a stretch of about 17 miles on Interstate 25 near Fort Collins to increase awareness about traffic laws. Authorities have designated this section of highway as one of the more dangerous stretches of road in the state, with 39 injury or fatal crashes in 2010 and 38 in 2009.… read more

Man On Motorcycle Survives Hitting Deer At 75 MPH

Occasionally, the actions of strangers help remind us that people are still capable of kindness in difficult situations. A Colorado Springs man discovered this fact last week when good Samaritans helped him after he had a motorcycle accident. Joe Carlson, an army veteran who served in Vietnam, was riding his motorcycle at around 75 mph… read more

Grand Junction Eager To Protect From Concussions

A high school in Grand Junction, Colorado is implementing new rules concerning student concussions ahead of the state’s Senate Bill 40. Senate Bill 40 is known as the Jake Snakenberg Youth Concussion Act. The bill, which was signed into law on March 29 by Governor John Hickenlooper, requires that coaches of all youth organized sports… read more

Police Going Electric

London’s Metropolitan Police are testing out a new kind of motorcycle in urban patrol settings. The bike, made by Zero Motorcycles, is known as the Zero DS, and it runs off electricity. The department’s BikeSafe and ScooterSafe programs will be using the electric motorcycle as they travel around the country giving briefings to raise awareness… read more

Driver Tries To Blame Crash On Dead Passenger

Police have arrested a man on charges of vehicular homicide and two counts of aggravated assault in connection with a fatal car crash last month in Casper, Wyoming. Authorities have determined that Larry Turner was driving the Cadillac they found on its roof that night, along with three other passengers. 24-year-old Dylan Brock was pronounced… read more

Judge’s Tears Require Removal From Case

An El Paso County district judge came to tears in the sentencing of a teen mother for child abuse, causing him to remove himself from presiding over the trial of her co-defendant. Samantha Salaz, 19, and her 20-month-old daughter, Alexis, were at the home of Mary Horsley last April when Horsley became angry with Alexis… read more