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Police Chief Dies in Fatal Motorcycle Accident

The Aurora Police Chief, a 50-year-old native of Phoenix, Arizona, was an involved member of his east Nebraska community. He had been Chief of Police for seven years after previous experience in the Grand Island Police Department and the military police force. While heading east on I-80 near Seward, he encountered heavy traffic piling up… read more

One Killed, One Arrested After Denver Head-On Car Accident

A November 9 head-on car accident in Denver led to one death and one arrest, according to The Denver Post. “The collision happened at about 5 a.m.,” Raquel Lopez, spokesperson for the Denver Police Department, told The Post. The fatal car accident took place at the intersection of Federal Boulevard and Virginia Avenue. It resulted in… read more

Fighter Jet GPS Technology Coming Soon for Motorcyclists

LiveMap has developed a helmet-mounted optical display GPS controlled by a voice-command system like iPhone’s Siri, according to Cycle World. MSN’s Connected Life reports the inspiration for the system, at least partially, was the helmet used by the comic book and film character Iron Man. Until recently, this type of technology only existed for military… read more

Policeman Arrested in Connection with Colorado Springs DUI

After being suspected of DUI on November 10, a Colorado Springs police officer has been arrested for allegedly stealing a blood sample taken from him. According to The Denver Post, Officer David Rosenoff had a car accident in his personal vehicle. The accident happened at around 1 p.m. at the intersection of Interstate 25 and Woodmen… read more

Distracted Driver Causes Glenwood Springs Rollover Accident

A distracted driver, according to the Post Independent, caused a November 11 rollover accident in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. “The accident occurred at 11:50 a.m., and caused no serious injuries,” Colorado State Patrol Trooper Jeremy Tice told the Post Independent. The accident happened on Highway 82 and only involved a single vehicle, a 2000 Ford Focus… read more

Woman Killed in Genesee SUV, Motorcycle Accident

An accident between a motorcycle and a SUV near Genesee, Colorado left a woman dead, according to ABC 7 in Denver. The accident occurred in the evening on November 10 in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70. The woman who was killed was a passenger on the motorcycle, which was driven by an unidentified man.… read more

Air Force Implements Changes for Motorcyclists

In September, the Air Force implemented changes to its traffic safety program that affect motorcyclists and cyclists. According to the Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group (CSMNG), the 50th Space Wing Safety Office put the changes to Air Force Instruction 91-207 (AFI), the U.S. Air Force Traffic Safety Program, into effect on September 12. “The changes… read more

Denver Four-Car Accident Shuts Down Light Rail’s D-Line

On November 7, a sport utility vehicle ran a red light, causing a four-vehicle accident that spilled over onto the D-line of Denver’s light rail system. According to ABC 7 in Denver, the accident happened shortly before 2 p.m. at the intersection of Welton Street and Park Avenue West in downtown Denver. Four people were… read more

Officer Killed in Colorado Springs Motorcycle Crash Honored

On November 4, a motorcycle officer killed during a high-speed pursuit was amongst a group of officers honored by the Colorado Springs Police Department. According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, the officer, Matthew Tyner, was honored as a part of the 28th Annual Medal of Valor Luncheon, which was presented by the Police Foundation of… read more