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Researchers with the University of North Carolina (UNC) conducted research showing an increase in fatal football injuries since 2010. The research, which was published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), analyzed 28 fatal football injuries that occurred between 2005 and 2014. Among the 28 killed, 24 were high school players and four were collegiate… read more
The Colorado Springs Police Department arrested a 23-year-old driver allegedly responsible for a three-car crash. According to police, the crash happened at 2:30 a.m. after the driver ran through a red light. The driver fled the scene of the wreck on foot, and was arrested several hours later. Five people who suffered injuries were hospitalized… read more
Impaired drivers are a major force of devastation on roads across the country. Despite the availability of ridesharing services, taxis, and mobile phones to call designated drivers, impaired motorists continue to kill thousands of people per year. Fortunately, other motorists can report impaired drivers and possibly save lives in the process. The following signs may… read more
A nanny-cam video showing two toddlers involved in a furniture tip-over accident recently went viral online. In the video, both twins are seen climbing a dresser. Without warning, the dresser falls and traps one of the twin’s underneath. Fortunately, the twin’s brother freed him by pushing the dresser. Statistics collected by the Consumer Product Safety… read more
A new study published in Neurology has discovered a possible link between healthy sleep patterns a faster recovery from brain injuries. If the findings are confirmed by future studies, it could affect how hospitals treat brain injury patients. This is because hospitals could use specific methods to help patients restore normal sleep patterns. The study’s… read more
This video is incredible when you think about how heavy these dressers are, and the fact a 2-year-old pushed one off his brother. Prevent tip-overs like this one by using wall anchors, anti-tip brackets and by removing tempting objects from the top of television sets and furniture.… read more
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is creating a new database with records of commercial drivers who have drug and alcohol violations. According to the FMCSA, the database will help motor carriers identify drivers guilty of substance abuse or testing violations that make them ineligible to operate a commercial motor vehicle. The new rule… read more
Are you getting enough sleep at night? If not, you may be putting yourself and others at risk while driving. A new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study claims drivers who miss several hours of sleep per night significantly raise their risk of being involved in a car accident. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)… read more
One of the best parts of living in Colorado or Wyoming this time of year, is that we do not have a shortage of Christmas trees. However, Christmas trees can cause house fires in some cases. This goes for both artificial and real trees, although the latter may be more dangerous because they can dry… read more
Zeke Elliott’s viral touchdown has brought attention to the importance of charity during the holiday season. The Cowboys running back enthusiastically jumped into the Salvation Army donation kettle after scoring a touchdown. He later pledged to donate to the organization. Have you donated to any charities this year?… read more
