In 2012, fatal traffic accidents in Colorado Springs went up by 29 percent. That year, 28 fatal crashes killed 32 people. It was the deadliest year for traffic deaths in 16 years, according to the Colorado Springs Gazette. Police attributed a spike in fatal pedestrian accidents – nearly triple from 2011 – for the increase… read more
If a new law passes in Nebraska, kids under the age of 8 would not be allowed to ride on motorcycles. State Sen. Bill Avery introduced the bill on Monday, January 14. If passed, Nebraska would be the sixth state in the country to set age limits on motorcycle passengers. Other states and their age… read more
When you ride a motorcycle, the odds are already against you. Bikers are 32 times more likely to die in in a crash than car passengers are, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Depending on the type of motorcycle you ride, you could face an even higher risk. The Insurance Institute for… read more
Kevin Woods is a state trooper in North Carolina. He is also a veteran motorcycle rider with over 30 years of riding experience. He patrols in a car, but still loves to take the occasional ride. “It’s a passion of mine,” Woods said. “Just get out and hit the open road – it’s so relaxing.”… read more
Britteney Baker pleaded no contest to hitting and killing a man on a motorcycle in June of 2012. Police reports say that she crossed the center line and hit Donald McCarville’s motorcycle, killing the 80-year-old rider. When officers arrived, Baker said that the driver had fled on foot. She later admitted that she had been… read more
Earlier this month, we blogged about a former New Jersey police officer who, after a few drinks, crashed into a group of motorcyclists and killed two of them. The bikers were members of club for recovering addicts and alcoholics. The jury reached a verdict on December 11. John P Heaney III was found guilty of… read more
A recently released government report says that the average fatal motorcycle accident costs $1.2 million, and all the motorcycle crashes in 2010 totaled $16 billion. The United States Government Accountability Office wrote the report and arrived at the $16 billion figure by tallying nine different expenses: Medical bills Emergency services Lost wages Lost household productivity… read more
Like most drivers involved in motorcycle accidents, David Werner did not see the motorcycle in front of him until it was nearly too late. “The motorcycle brake light was low and small, I didn’t see it, and the rider happened to be wearing a jacket and a helmet that was the same color as [the… read more
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced the 10 items on their Most Wanted List, or the biggest threats facing motorists today. Of the ten items, three of them relate to motorcycle riders. Eliminate Substance Abuse-Impaired Driving This would significantly reduce the number of fatal motorcycle accidents on American roads. The National Highway Traffic Safety… read more
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
