The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has issued a warning over an increase in fatal motorcycle accidents in Mesa County. Since the start of 2015, 11 riders have lost their lives in Mesa County. Fatal motorcycle accidents have increased by 18 percent statewide. Law enforcement and transportation officials are hoping to bring this number down.… read more
After several fatal bicycle accidents in Fort Collins, cyclists, law enforcement and lawmakers met to discuss ways to prevent future crashes. The town hall meeting discussed education and advocacy for cycling safety, in addition to legal penalties for hitting cyclists. After being advertised on Facebook, news of the meeting spread quickly. The town hall meeting… read more
Colorado has become the host of two major motorcycle events honoring veterans. In Battlement Mesa, a group of riders passed through as part of a 2,500-mile journey honoring two dozen soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The trip is taking the riders through Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and South Dakota. With them, the riders… read more
Every year, new smart devices are created and used by millions of consumers. Devices such as smart watches, phones and sunglasses are released with dozens of distracting applications. Even car dashboards are becoming computerized, allowing consumers to connect to the Internet, play music and take phone calls. Many smart vehicles with display screens utilize voice… read more
A motorcycle accident in Lakewood can serve as an important reminder to be very cautious while riding around larger vehicles. Emergency responders were called to the scene of the accident, where a charter bus carrying a youth group from Nebraska had pulled out in front a 24-year-old motorcyclist, killing him. The driver of the charter… read more
After surviving an accident, it can help tremendously to have a legal advocate on your side. In auto accidents and falls, survivors can sometimes sustain traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries, negatively affecting their ability to work or take care of themselves. Depending on their means before the accident and type of insurance coverage,… read more
Riders from across the country are gearing up for the Love Ride, a motorcycle event that will fundraise for Wounded Warrior Project. The Love Ride Foundation, which has held the Love Ride annually for three decades, hosts a variety of celebrity bands and guests. Since its creation in 1984, the Love Ride has raised more… read more
Auto accident survivors sometimes suffer from more than physical injuries. In some cases, the mental anguish of surviving traumatic experiences can leave people emotionally scarred for the rest of their lives. Mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common after surviving auto accidents. PTSD is a serious anxiety disorder, which can cause… read more
Famous people with stunning collections of motorcycles are in abundance, with some spending more than $100,000 on their bikes. Here are five celebrities who enjoy collecting and riding motorcycles. Tom Cruise owns several motorcycles, and not just in movies like Mission: Impossible. The actor owns a Vyrus 987 C3 4V, an Italian-made motorcycle which was… read more
Two network security researchers recently demonstrated how to hack computerized vehicles with a laptop. In a display for Wired magazine, the two researchers hijacked the controls of a Jeep Cherokee carrying a reporter. According to the researchers, they could access the wireless service connecting the vehicles to a mobile phone network. This allowed control over… read more
