Police are requesting information about a stolen motorcycle that could have been sold on June 1. The motorcycle in question, a KTM 2009 XC250 was stolen during a burglary in Denver on May 30. Denver police now suspect that the bike may have been sold at the Mile High Flea Market to a person who… read more
On Thursday June 5, 58-year-old Denver resident Eugene Guerra was struck and killed in a hit-and-run accident at the corner of East 48th Avenue and Clarkson Street. On Friday afternoon, the man’s 18-year-old nephew identified himself as the driver and surrendered to police. According to reports, the young man was backing a white Chevrolet pickup… read more
A man attempting to outrun police on a stolen motorcycle was lucky to escape without injury when he crashed the stolen bike into a car. A Colorado Springs police sergeant saw the man riding a bike without plates in the 2800 block of Circle Drive and attempted to pull him over. The motorcyclist pulled into… read more
Tom Metier, the senior managing partner of Metier Law Firm, has been recertified as a Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. The certification indicates that the lawyer has met a higher standard of personal and professional conduct, and must be renewed every five years. The National Board of Trial Advocacy… read more
On Sunday June 8, Colorado motorcyclists took time to honor police and corrections officers who were killed in the line of duty. The Pikes Peak Fallen Officer Memorial Ride has been an annual event since 2006. Sunday’s event started at Cowboy’s in downtown Colorado Springs and rode through Falcon, Castle Rock and Palmer Lake. The… read more
For most Americans, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is most often associated with professional athletes and war veterans, whose professions automatically put them at an increased risk of serious injury. Little do they know, one of the groups most affected by TBI receives very little media coverage and public attention: seniors and the elderly. Adults aged… read more
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), there have been 25 deadly motorcycle crashes so far in 2014. After 86 rider and passenger fatalities last year, transportation officials are looking for new ways to keep riders safe. CDOT has launched a new campaign called “Ride Wise,” which encourages riders to hone their skills through… read more
Authorities are reporting that a hit-and-run driver who injured two children is the wife of Aurora’s fire chief. According to reports, Adriene Garcia rear-ended a sedan that was stopped at a red light at the corner of Easy Yale Avenue and Peoria Street. When Garcia pulled up behind the car, she stopped “as though it… read more
In congested or stop-and-go traffic, many motorcyclists are tempted to avoid delays by “lane splitting” or riding between two lanes of slowly moving cars. While many states do not specifically prohibit lane splitting, they do not recognize it as a legal road maneuver. At this time, only California specifically permits lane splitting if it is… read more
The average American has become familiar with the term “traumatic brain injury” (TBI) due to its association with professional athletes, veterans and young people. The long-term consequences of TBI are still being uncovered, but researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) think they may have made a significant discovery. Traumatic brain injuries are dangerous because the… read more
