A fracking accident in Weld County killed one and injured two others Thursday morning, November 13, 2014. Authorities say the accident happened when workers were trying to thaw out a frozen water line that had built up dangerous levels of water pressure. First responders with the Mountain View Fire Rescue estimate that the water line… read more
British scientists have successfully restored limited lower body function for Darek Fidyka, a Polish man who has been paralyzed for more than four years. In 2010, a man viciously attacked Fidyka based on rumors that the former firefighter was having an affair with his wife. The victim was stabbed 18 times in the back, and… read more
Nearly 100 motorcyclists gathered to donate toys and time at this year’s ABATE of Colorado District One Toy Run. ABATE, which stands for “A Brotherhood Active Towards Education,” is a nonprofit motorcycle rights organization. For almost 15 years, the organization has been organizing a toy drive to help community kids have a happier Christmas. On… read more
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating an accident that fatally injured a pedestrian. On November 1, the 26-year-old man was walking along Colorado 115 about three miles west of Florence. Around 5:30 a.m., a pickup truck traveling eastbound struck the pedestrian. The driver stayed with the victim, and paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.… read more
The Colorado Springs Fire Department is an “all-risk” unit, meaning it responds to ice rescues, lost hikers and injured rock climbers all year round. The department has numerous special tools to help it accomplish these feats, including a small fleet of off-road motorcycles. The program started in 2001, after the Colorado Springs Police Department scaled… read more
Suzuki Motor of America is recalling more than 23,000 sportbikes for a potential defect that could put riders in danger. Suzuki manufactures two popular sportbikes, the GSX-R750 and GSXR-1000. On October 24, the Japanese manufacturer recalled 23,073 of them, citing issues with the chain adjuster. According to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,… read more
An Arvada man is facing DUI and vehicular homicide charges after a head-on accident that killed one teen and seriously injured another. One evening in late September, a 54-year-old man was traveling down Wadsworth Boulevard “at a high rate of speed.” Suddenly, he swerved across several lanes of traffic, putting him in the northbound lane… read more
Studies have shown that motorcycle helmets can save riders’ lives during an accident. However, several retailers have recalled helmets this year, leading motorcyclists to wonder: is my helmet really protecting me? In July 2014, Sunlight International of America recalled Rodia RHD-103 and Outlaw 103 helmets, citing concerns from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).… read more
Two miners died from health complications after an explosion at Revenue Mine in November 2013. When the Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) investigated the scene, it imposed more than $1 million in fines for negligent workplace safety practices. On the day of the accident, crews at the underground silver mine detonated… read more
A new study published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that helmets improve a biker’s chance of surviving a motorcycle accident by almost 30 percent. Are Motorcycles Dangerous? Without safety features like seatbelts and airbags, motorcyclists are extremely vulnerable during a crash. Even low-speed collisions can lead to broken bones, lacerations and… read more
