At Metier Law Firm, we want to be a force for good in our communities. Many of our personal injury attorneys live and work in Colorado, and this section of our blog is dedicated to discussing common safety issues facing Coloradans, providing you with tips to keep you safe on the road, and keeping you updated about laws, regulations, and notable headlines.
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In September, the Air Force implemented changes to its traffic safety program that affect motorcyclists and cyclists. According to the Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group (CSMNG), the 50th Space Wing Safety Office put the changes to Air Force Instruction 91-207 (AFI), the U.S. Air Force Traffic Safety Program, into effect on September 12. “The changes… read more
On November 4, a motorcycle officer killed during a high-speed pursuit was amongst a group of officers honored by the Colorado Springs Police Department. According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, the officer, Matthew Tyner, was honored as a part of the 28th Annual Medal of Valor Luncheon, which was presented by the Police Foundation of… read more
Pitkin County and a Denver woman injured in a 2012 motorcycle accident caused by an animal control officer have reached a $50,000 settlement. According to the Aspen Daily News, on June 6, 2012, Wanda Saindon was riding a Harley Davidson driven by her husband in Clear Creek County, Colorado, when they were involved in a… read more
For the last couple of weeks, we have been following the saga of Woodland Park’s mayor as he recovered from a motorcycle accident. Now in the latest update of this story, Mayor Dave Turley finally returned home following his October 8 motorcycle accident, according to Our Colorado News. The mayor’s accident happened on Tarryall Road… read more
A 71-year-old who was reported missing in September was found in October, the victim of a fatal motorcycle accident, according to Fox 21 in Colorado Springs. The motorcyclist had last been seen on September 29 and was reported missing on October 1. The authorities are unsure of the approximate time of the wreck, but the… read more
A multi-vehicle accident involving a Denver man left two motorcyclists injured in Pennsylvania, according to Lancaster Online. The accident happened on September 27 near the intersection of Route 222 and Landis Valley Road in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania at around 4:30 p.m. “It appeared a car struck the back of the motorcycle, causing the two riders… read more
Last week we posted a story about the mayor of Woodland Park, Colorado being involved in a motorcycle wreck. Recently, Our Colorado News provided an update of Mayor David Turley’s condition since his motorcycle accident. On October 18, Mayor Turley had surgery to repair five ribs he damaged in the October 8 motorcycle wreck. The… read more
Our Colorado News is reporting that an October 8 motorcycle accident has left Dave Turley, the mayor of Woodland Park, Colorado, severely injured. The accident happened on Tarryall Road. It was not reported whether there were other vehicles involved and no one else was reported to have been injured in the wreck. In addition, authorities… read more
One motorcyclist is dead as a result of a fatal motorcycle accident involving a stalled SUV, according to The Denver Post. The accident happened in Lakewood, Colorado on the night of October 13. In addition to the SUV and motorcycle, two other vehicles, including another motorcycle, were indirectly involved in the wreck. Prior to the… read more
A motorcyclist was injured in an I-70 crash involving a pickup truck towing a trailer near Silt, Colorado, according to the Glenwood Springs Post Independent. The accident took place on September 9 at about 3:34 p.m. At that time, a 46-year-old motorcyclist was riding his BMW motorcycle westbound on Interstate 70. It was raining heavily… read more
