G2K Corp., a Lakewood, Colorado metal fabricator, has been fined $82,600 for allegedly exposing its workers to crushing hazards. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed the fine after issuing 13 citations to G2K for safety violations, including citations for willful and repeat violations, according to an OSHA news release. The… read more
Multiple vehicles struck a horse on I-76 in Colorado, resulting in a fatal three-car accident, according to KWGN-TV 2 in Denver. The accident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on August 5 on eastbound I-76 in northeastern Colorado near Wiggins. After a horse and its rider, who it had reportedly been with in the Wiggins area prior… read more
A newlywed was killed and 11 other pedestrians were injured when a driver went on a rampage on Venice Beach’s popular boardwalk, according to ABC 7 Los Angeles. The driver, a 38-year-old transient, is under investigation for murder charges in the fatal car accident. He is in custody and being held on $1 million bail.… read more
Since August 16, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) as well as other law enforcement agencies statewide have increased their presence on the roads, according to Colorado.gov. The CSP and other law enforcement agencies have increased their presence in an effort to crackdown on impaired drivers over the Labor Day holiday. “Law enforcement officers from across… read more
The Impact (Airbag) Jacket may not only be the future of motorcycle safety, but also the present. It is in use and saving lives now and could become standard issue for many more motorcyclists before too long, according to Alexander Ramirez, a retired Miami Dade County Police Officer. Mr. Ramirez served as an officer for… read more
Incidents of a car accident insurance scam that has been dubbed “flash-for-cash” by anti-fraud experts have been increasing in the UK, according to the BBC. “Flash for cash” is an offshoot of the established scam “crash for cash,” where a driver slams on their brakes for no other reason than to cause the victim to crash… read more
WyoFile is reporting that on August 16 an industrial accident claimed the life of one Wyoming miner and injured another. The accident occurred in southern Campbell County at Black Thunder mine. The miner who was killed was 24 and had worked at the mine for three years. The miner who was injured was 38. His… read more
The Amarillo motorcycling community came together to hold a benefit to help a motorcycle accident victim pay for his medical bills, according to ConnectAmarillo.com. The event, called Strive for Clive, was held on August 4 and featured groups of bikers taking part in a poker run as well as lunch, live music and a silent… read more
[map id=”map1″ w=”375″ h=”375″ address=”South Kipling Parkway and West Asbury Avenue, Lakewood, CO” marker=”no” z=”14″] On July 20, a 15-year-old jogger was the victim of a hit-and-run when a street racer ran a red light and struck him in a crosswalk, according to ABC 7 News in Denver. The accident occurred at the intersection of… read more
Former and current members of a nursing home staff in Georgia have been charged with allegedly abusing Alzheimer’s patients, according to Reuters. In total, there are 21 current and former employees of Alzheimer’s Care of Commerce, which is about 60 miles north of Atlanta, facing over 70 criminal charges. “There were accounts of physical abuse,… read more
