A Colorado entrepreneur recently spoke to local press outlets about what inspired him to create a device that could help prevent distracted driving accidents. In 2008, the entrepreneur was supposed to meet with a potential business partner, but tragedy changed everything. Instead of showing up for the meeting, the business partner was struck and killed… read more
Back in September, a Denver Sheriff’s Department deputy was off duty and enjoying a ride on his motorcycle when something went wrong. The 53-year-old was riding down South Santa Fe Drive when he collided with another vehicle. He was taken to the hospital where he spent two days fighting for his life, but the officer’s… read more
Some toys sold this Christmas are making national headlines for serious safety flaws that could injure children. Most recently, a popular hoverboard has gained national attention for exploding without warning. The hoverboard, or self-balancing scooter, uses lithium ion batteries as a power source. After a family in Louisiana lost their home to an exploding hoverboard,… read more
Motorcyclists are better drivers than you. Don’t believe me? Maybe you’ll believe a new study from the British Isles. Motorcyclists Are Better Drivers Than You! Equity Red Star, one of Britain’s top insurers, recently sorted through a mountain of insurance policies—200 million of them—and found out some interesting details about people who ride motorcycles. People… read more
Colorado transportation officials have released information showing a 15 percent increase in auto collisions with wildlife. Collisions with wildlife were responsible for 3,960 auto accidents in 2014, an increase of 15 percent since 2013. Of those 3,960 accidents, 287 caused injuries and six were fatal. Fall and winter seasons cause migrations of wild animals, many… read more
While riding with a friend down Interstate 25, a 69-year-old rider was passed by a swerving car that cut him off and engaged its emergency brake. The motorcyclist slammed into the stopped car and was then accosted by the infuriated driver. When police finally arrived, the car driver was arrested and the 69-year-old motorcyclist was… read more
Lithium-ion batteries used in e-cigarettes have been blamed for several explosions, some of which have catastrophically injured unsuspecting consumers. For one Colorado Springs man, the force from his exploding e-cigarette knocked out several of his teeth, caused a spinal cord injury and burned his face. After the explosion, he was rushed to the hospital where… read more
For 18 years the NightLight Christmas tree has towered over the corner of Mulberry Street and College Avenue. It is a landmark of the season that residents of Fort Collins are used to seeing every year around this time of the year, but the season isn’t the only thing that makes this tree special. This… read more
Last summer, actor and famous comedian Tracy Morgan was severely injured after a fatigued Walmart truck driver crashed into his limousine. The accident left Morgan with a traumatic brain injury. After a year of rehabilitation, Morgan has made remarkable progress in his recovery. In many ways, his recovery is a remarkable example of how it… read more
Is there ever too much you can do for your motorcycle? We don’t think so—that’s why we have been giving you tips on how to store you motorcycle over the winter—and we’re not done yet… What You Didn’t Get To Do In The Summer Winter time isn’t just those months when you park your bike… read more
