Since the War on Terror began in 2001, many American soldiers returning from the frontlines have continued to suffer from the mental and physical scars they sustained during battle. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are so common among returning veterans, that they have been dubbed the signature injury of Afghanistan and Iraq. More than 300,000 returning… read more
On October 14, a jury found that Denver’s police department used excessive force in a 2010 incident that killed one prisoner. The jurors awarded the victim’s family more than $4.5 million in punitive damages. According to reports, the 56-year-old street preacher was arrested on drug paraphernalia charges. After an altercation, five officers laid on top… read more
As the weather gets colder, many motorcyclists retire their bikes in favor of warmer, and safer, transportation. Those who choose to continue riding, however, face serious danger from weather and road conditions. Snow and ice can create slick patches on the road, limiting traction and causing wheels to skid. Rain, fog and snow can also… read more
A fracking accident in Weld County killed one and injured two others Thursday morning, November 13, 2014. Authorities say the accident happened when workers were trying to thaw out a frozen water line that had built up dangerous levels of water pressure. First responders with the Mountain View Fire Rescue estimate that the water line… read more
British scientists have successfully restored limited lower body function for Darek Fidyka, a Polish man who has been paralyzed for more than four years. In 2010, a man viciously attacked Fidyka based on rumors that the former firefighter was having an affair with his wife. The victim was stabbed 18 times in the back, and… read more
Nearly 100 motorcyclists gathered to donate toys and time at this year’s ABATE of Colorado District One Toy Run. ABATE, which stands for “A Brotherhood Active Towards Education,” is a nonprofit motorcycle rights organization. For almost 15 years, the organization has been organizing a toy drive to help community kids have a happier Christmas. On… read more
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating an accident that fatally injured a pedestrian. On November 1, the 26-year-old man was walking along Colorado 115 about three miles west of Florence. Around 5:30 a.m., a pickup truck traveling eastbound struck the pedestrian. The driver stayed with the victim, and paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.… read more
The Colorado Springs Fire Department is an “all-risk” unit, meaning it responds to ice rescues, lost hikers and injured rock climbers all year round. The department has numerous special tools to help it accomplish these feats, including a small fleet of off-road motorcycles. The program started in 2001, after the Colorado Springs Police Department scaled… read more
Suzuki Motor of America is recalling more than 23,000 sportbikes for a potential defect that could put riders in danger. Suzuki manufactures two popular sportbikes, the GSX-R750 and GSXR-1000. On October 24, the Japanese manufacturer recalled 23,073 of them, citing issues with the chain adjuster. According to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,… read more
An Arvada man is facing DUI and vehicular homicide charges after a head-on accident that killed one teen and seriously injured another. One evening in late September, a 54-year-old man was traveling down Wadsworth Boulevard “at a high rate of speed.” Suddenly, he swerved across several lanes of traffic, putting him in the northbound lane… read more
