An oil spill accident involving more than 60,000 gallons of toxic hydrocarbon was found by construction crews near Parachute, but the source of the oil plume has not been identified. Workers are trying to remove the underground oil with vacuum trucks, and have withdrawn approximately 5,418 gallons as of March 18. The crew reports that… read more
Thousands of motorcycle riders who will travel through Missouri this summer on their way to the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota may get a reprieve from the state’s mandatory helmet law. This video from 2009 proves that this is in no way a new debate. State lawmaker, Rep. Delus Johnson, R-St. Joseph, has… read more
It has been a rough couple of years for the Loven and Howrey families. The accident that claimed the life of 73-year-old Eugene Howrey occurred on June 17, 2011; and the trial arguing the carelessness of the driver that hit him recently reached a verdict. According to Colorado Daily, Howrey was riding his bicycle along… read more
Charges may be brought against 25-year-old Sarah Larocca, the driver of a Volkswagen Jetta that caused a major head-on collision last month. Authorities said that Larocca drifted into oncoming traffic on Jones Road, and subsequently collided with a sedan traveling east bound. The force of the car accident caused Larocca, one adult passenger, a 1-year-old… read more
As the weather turns warmer and road conditions improve, law enforcement agencies prepare to encounter more motorcycle traffic on area roads. In Oklahoma, at least two separate agencies are taking a “prevention is the best cure” approach to cut down on motorcycle accidents. In Edmond, Oklahoma, approximately 240 riders every year are trained in motorcycle… read more
We have blogged extensively about the horrific movie theater shooting that occurred during the midnight showing of The Dark Night Rises in Aurora last summer. Some victims and families of victims have chosen to pursue lawsuits against the theater for premises liability as well as directly against the studio, stating that failing to bring in… read more
As a follow up to a blog we wrote last week, Colorado State Patrol has released more information regarding a motorcycle accident that occurred on March 3 to help them locate a woman who stopped to render aid. According to police reports, Andrew Fodera was traveling southbound on Interstate 25 near North Academy when the… read more
High school sophomore Kevin McDonald was traveling to school with his older brother and younger sister on the morning of February 1, when their vehicle was struck by a 2007 Lincoln Navigator attempting to turn left into Pikes Peak Regional Hospital. According to KKTV, the impact of the collision violently forced the Jeep McDonald and… read more
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking steps towards adequately separating gasoline that contains different percentages of ethanol. This ensures that a blend of gasoline with up to 15 percent ethanol, appropriately called E15, does not end up in the gas tank of motorcycles, boats or lawn mowers. E15 is not recommended for use these… read more
Kona, Hawaii is a well-known tourist spot that offers many attractions such as surfing, snorkeling and other water sports. Last year, 15-year-old Tyler Madoff traveled to Hawaii to take part in a vacation organized by Bold Earth Teen Adventures. The trip offered lessons on how to surf, among other activities, just off the Kona Coast.… read more
