In 2012, Denver lost a record number of cyclists in fatal bicycle accidents, according to safety officials. Police say that warmer weather inspired many cyclists to spend more time outside, which in turn led to more cycling accidents. They also say that motorists caused the majority of bicycle and car accidents. The Denver Westword blog… read more
An Austin man and his teenage son died in a motorcycle accident in Austin, Texas on New Year’s Day. According to police, Rodney A. Carr, 31, and Rodney A. Carr, Jr., 13, were riding on Berger Street near Sara Drive around 5:15 p.m. The father crashed into a parked car after he lost control of… read more
Hannah Storm, an anchor for ESPN, was cooking dinner for her family on December 11. She turned on her propane grill, started a fire and went inside for a few minutes. When she returned outside, she saw that the wind had blown out the flames. She turned off the gas and tried to reignite the… read more
Kevin Woods is a state trooper in North Carolina. He is also a veteran motorcycle rider with over 30 years of riding experience. He patrols in a car, but still loves to take the occasional ride. “It’s a passion of mine,” Woods said. “Just get out and hit the open road – it’s so relaxing.”… read more
Victims of traumatic brain injuries face many hardships, including memory loss, personality shifts, paralysis, epilepsy and seizures, which can severely limit a victim’s quality of life. Recovering victims might need to take medication for the rest of their lives to prevent seizures, and they might not be able to enjoy some of their favorite activities.… read more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is warning riders about two potentially dangerous products that could threaten rider safety. Vega Helmet Recall If you choose to wear a helmet, or if you are a rider under the age of 18, a massive motorcycle helmet recall might apply to you. Vega Helmet Corp. has issued… read more
A driver lost control of his car, hit a pedestrian and crashed into a restaurant, according to Denver police. A woman was pushing a stroller with a 6-month-old boy inside when the car accident took place around 3 pm on Saturday, December 29. Police say that the driver was heading east on Colfax towards Yosemite… read more
Logan Henderson, star of the Nickelodeon show Big Time Rush (and performer in the band of the same name), narrowly avoided serious injury in a motorcycle accident. According to TMZ, Henderson was riding near the intersection of Hollywood and Vine in Los Angeles. He swerved to avoid a car that turned into his path without… read more
Two 60-year-olds from Denver were driving west on I-70 east of Denver. The driver lost control of her Nissan Pathfinder. It crashed into a semi-truck, killing both the driver and the passenger. After the collision, the truck broke through the median. The truck driver, a man from Missouri, did not sustain injuries in the truck… read more
Britteney Baker pleaded no contest to hitting and killing a man on a motorcycle in June of 2012. Police reports say that she crossed the center line and hit Donald McCarville’s motorcycle, killing the 80-year-old rider. When officers arrived, Baker said that the driver had fled on foot. She later admitted that she had been… read more
