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Motorcyclist Dies Attempting Illegal Pass

A motorcyclist in Boulder Canyon attempted an illegal maneuver that ended his ride in tragedy. The 29-year-old man from Westminster was riding east on Boulder Canyon Drive on Saturday, October 20. He attempted to pass four cars on the two-lane road while driving in a no-passing zone. When he tried to merge back into the… read more

Charity Divvies Relief Funds for Theater Shooting Survivors and Families

In the wake of the Aurora theater shooting, the Community First Foundation established the Aurora Victim Relief Fund to raise money for the survivors and victims’ family members. It raised approximately $5 million. Recently, the fund’s “special master” Ken Feinberg announced the breakdown of the fund’s money: family members of the 12 deceased victims and… read more

Weather, Animals Influence Motorcycle Fatalities

Earlier this year, we wrote about how this year could become Nebraska’s worst year for motorcycle accidents. Further reports indicate it is the worst year since 1987, and experts are blaming unseasonably warm weather for the rise in crashes in multiple states. “The nicer it is, the more people are going to ride,” said Nebraska… read more

Speed, Drugs Considered Factors in Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Colorado Springs

Police are still looking into a motorcycle accident that killed a Colorado Springs man earlier in October, but they are considering that alcohol, drugs and excessive speed may have played a role in the crash. Mark Alberts was riding his 2006 Yamaha south on I-25 near Monument on October 11. Authorities say he lost control… read more

NASCAR Legend Cancels Races Due to Head Injury

Dale Earnhardt Jr., one of the most popular names in auto racing, has canceled his next two scheduled race appearances due to head injuries sustained in earlier accidents. During this year’s Talladega Superspeedway, Earnhardt was involved in a 20-car pileup. He had lingering head pains, and when he visited a doctor, he learned that an… read more

Wyoming Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident

Sarah Alleman, a 23-year-old art school grad, was visiting Grand Rapids, Michigan to participate in art event called No Artist Left Behind. She was crossing the street with her mother around 7 pm evening when a motorcyclist collided with her. Derek Hollis, a 30-year-old from Wyoming, was operating the motorcycle. Police say that Hollis was… read more

Report from Denver Conference: Winter Sports Head Injuries Increase

In early October, physicians from across the country met in Denver for the annual Scientific Assembly. The assembly is a gathering of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Some members presented a study with discouraging news: a majority of winter athletes like skiers and snowboarders are wearing helmets, but deaths and serious injuries from… read more