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video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player In yet another high speed chase involving a motorcycle, a news helicopter helped catch a speeding biker. After South Carolina police called off the pursuit for “safety reasons,” the news chopper followed the biker and alerted police to his whereabouts. If police officers had not called off the chase, they… read more
Earlier this week, we wrote about a Colorado driver who risked his life and others when he sped through the town of Lakewood at 80 mph fleeing a bank robbery. A police officer crashed his motorcycle in the pursuit. A similar chase took place in Nebraska, but with no crashes and higher speeds. In mid-August,… read more
A Colorado motorcycle police officer crashed his bike during a high speed chase following a bank robbery. A Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy was following William Jennings, 48, a suspect in multiple bank robberies in Colorado. Police received a call about a bank robbery on the corner of Colfax and Wadsworth in Lakewood. Officers from multiple… read more
Earlier this week we wrote about Cactus Moser, Wynonna Judd’s husband and drummer. He lost his leg below the knee in a motorcycle accident, and he received a citation for riding without a license. Unfortunately, riding without a license happens more often than you might think. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that… read more
Country music star Wynonna Judd and her husband, drummer Cactus Moser, were riding separate motorcycles through Rapid City, SD on Saturday, August 18. Moser’s bike drifted over the center line and crashed into the driver side door of an oncoming car. A helicopter took him to a nearby hospital, and doctors had to amputate his… read more
This past week we have written about injuries, accidents and deaths at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Our goal is not to turn people away from these events – rallies are a great way to meet new people and enjoy the camaraderie of the motorcycle community. Instead, we want new riders to know that you take… read more
Three people died within the first 12 hours of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which took place in Sturgis, SD. between Aug. 6 and Aug. 12. One of the first casualties was a biker from Colorado, whose name has not been released. According to the Lawrence County Sheriff’s office, the biker lost control on a sharp… read more
Attendance soared for the 2012 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, held in Sturgis, SD. It was the event’s 72nd anniversary. Rally officials estimate that over 500,000 people participated in the rally, known for its wild parties and over-the-top bike modifications. Unfortunately, more bikers mean more traffic and more potential for accidents. Nine people died in rally-related motorcycle… read more
On Monday we wrote about a motorcycle accident where the biker collided with a vehicle that pulled in front of him. The car fled the scene. In another accident that took place in Colorado Springs, witnesses did not let the offender get away. A black Audi hit two cars on a Sunday afternoon. Two witnesses… read more
On Monday we discussed a motorcycle accident in which an SUV pulled in front of a biker. Without any time to react, the biker collided with the vehicle. When the biker regained consciousness, the SUV was gone. If caught, the driver could face severe consequences. In June of 2012, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper passed a… read more
