Last year, motorcycle accidents caused more than a third of El Paso County’s traffic deaths. So far in 2012, six of Colorado’s 49 motorcycle deaths happened in El Paso County, which includes Colorado Springs. In order to prevent motorcycle accidents over the past Labor Day weekend, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) launched two motorcycle… read more
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
On Monday we wrote about a recent report from Allstate Insurance Company that listed America’s safest cities for driving. Fort Collins, Aurora, Denver and Colorado Springs all earned favorable marks in the list. In order to keep up the good work, here are some things Colorado drivers can do to avoid Denver car accidents. Stay… 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
On Monday, we wrote about Wynonna Judd’s husband, Cactus Moser, who lost his leg below the knee in a motorcycle accident. Moser’s accident shows that bikers face a unique set of injury risks every time they hit the road. Some of the more common injuries include: Road rash. This happens when the bike tips over… 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
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
