Memorial Day is a big deal in Fort Collins, Colorado. Motorcyclists from around the country will gather in Washington Park for the annual Realities Ride & Rally on May 24 and 25. Last year’s ride set a world record for largest poker run ride, with approximately 3,000 bikers in tow. By joining the event you… read more
Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who seriously injured a pedestrian near Colorado State University on the evening of May 8. Emergency responders got the call shortly before 9 p.m., reporting that a motorist had hit a pedestrian at the intersection of West Elizabeth Street and Constitution Avenue. When the responders reached the scene… read more
Spring is upon us and the snow covered mountain trails have melted, meaning one thing: dirt bike season. There is a vast network of mountainous trails between Aspen and Grand Junction, which offer riders a unique way to enjoy Colorado’s beautiful vistas. However, dirt biking can turn life threatening if approached haphazardly and without the… read more
According to KKTV.com, a state trooper suffered minor injuries when a distracted driver rear-ended his patrol vehicle. A father driving his two young daughters through Castle Rock dropped his phone and was retrieving it when he hit the stopped car. He was so focused on his phone that he did not notice that the car… read more
This summer, Colorado residents will receive tuition assistance for a two-day course on basic motorcycle training. The course is funded by an injury prevention grant awarded by the Northeast Regional EMS Trauma Advisory Council. The classes will take place at the Sterling Airport and will be limited to six riders each. The course is angled… read more
Police determined that a truck driver caused a crash that caused hours of delays on May 2. The truck rear-ended a Chevrolet Colorado, resulting in damage to four cars and sending five people to the hospital. A tanker truck owned by Cryogenic Transportation Inc. was travelling south on Interstate 395 when it struck a Chevrolet… read more
Recently, hundreds of bikers gathered to honor a fallen officer and fellow motorcyclist. Sgt. David Baldwin, a 27-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department and leader of the traffic enforcement motorcycle unit, was killed in a head-on collision in January while riding on Highway 93. The MC-1 Honor Run, named after the Baldwin’s radio call sign,… read more
Every year, more than 500,000 teenagers sustain an injury that results in a serious concussion. A recent study by the Division of Neurosurgery and Injury Prevention sought to learn about traumatic brain injuries and how they contribute to psychological and behavioral problems in young adults. The study, which included more than 4,000 middle and high… read more
As the weather warms up, more and more bikers venture out on the roads to take advantage of the sunshine. Unfortunately, due to drivers getting used to seeing more bikes on the road, and bikers brushing up on their skills after lying dormant all winter, the roads can be very dangerous this time of year.… read more
Every year, 1.7 million Americans experience some form of traumatic brain injury; however, victims with more education may have an easier time recovering than others. According to a research team at Jon Hopkins School of Medicine, 39 percent of study participants with a college degree were found to be free of disability after a minimum… read more
