A new state law designed to prevent or limit the severity of concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in student athletes took effect on July 1, 2011. The School Sports Head Injury Prevention Act specifically addresses when a student may return to competition after a head injury. Under the new law, if a school athlete… read more
Detra Farries, the woman accused of dragging a tow truck driver to his death in February 2011, has pleaded not guilty to the charges against her. The charges against her include felony hit-and-run, vehicular manslaughter, vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of an accident in the death of Allen Rose, 35, in Colorado Springs on… read more
Sergio Castaneda, 19, of Arkansas City, KS, crashed into a window of the Sonic Drive-In at 1510 N. Summit St. The motorcycle crash occurred at 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. The 19-year-old rider nearly hit five teenaged boys who were having lunch on the outside patio of the restaurant. None of the boys… read more
Mikal Bond, 13, the Maple Hill teenager injured in a bicycle accident remains in critical condition as of July 19, 2011. Bond was taking part in the Lizard Under the Skillet bike ride when she collided with a pickup truck. The Lizard Under the Skillet bike ride was organized by the Lawrence Bicycle Club. The… read more
Adan Lopez, 26, was riding west on 37th Street North when he struck the curb west of Ridge Road in Wichita, KS, at 9:43 p.m. on July 4, 2011. Police advised that neither alcohol nor speed were suspected as factors in the crash. Two witnesses called 911 to report the motorcycle accident but were unable… read more
Research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in France, on Monday, July 18, 2011, challenges the idea that only moderate or severe brain injuries predispose people to dementia. According to recent studies, even a concussion or mild brain injury might put someone at risk. One large study of older veterans raises new concern about… read more
Two Lawrence men were injured in separate motorcycle accidents on U.S. Highway 40 West of Lawrence on Monday, July 18, 2011. The first motorcycle accident occurred at 7:10 a.m. about one mile east of the Shawnee. Clinton C Marker Jr., 61, was headed west on his 2010 Honda motorcycle when he struck the trailer of… read more
The house fire occurred near Liberty City Limit less than three hours after the fire department responded to reports of another fire at the same address. Firefighters were initially called to the home about 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 3, 2011 for a small fire in a back yard shed. The crews put out the… read more
Ten children who survived brain tumors participated in the eighth annual Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Ride for Kids on Sunday, July 7, 2011. About 200 bikers participated in the ride, which raised more than $50,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The children rode in sidecars during the 42-mile motorcycle ride which started at Johnson… read more
The children, ages 12, 11 and 8, were transported to the hospital in Ellsworth, KS. The injured children were all riding in the cabin of the vehicle and were not wearing seatbelts. The driver of the vehicle was also transported to the hospital in Ellsworth, with a possible injury. A fourth child was also in… read more
