With the new school year comes the dangers of car accidents involving Colorado children -- often with devastating consequences. Auto-pedestrian accidents in school zones are much too prevalent; however, preschoolers are also extremely vulnerable. Most times they are not aware of the danger, and they move very quickly.
Auto-pedestrian accidents: Preschoolers at risk
Beautiful but potentially deadly; Colorado's most dangerous roads
As both residents and visitors know, Colorado is a place of unspeakable natural beauty. Road trips through our state can produce picturesque vistas around every turn. The roads themselves, however, have the potential to cause fatal accidents.
Criminal charges filed after fatal Highway 9 U-turn in Colorado
A collision on Highway 9 in Colorado on a recent Saturday led to the death of one person and injuries to several other occupants of the two vehicles that were involved. Victims were taken to different hospitals for treatment of injuries of varying severity. One of the drivers was arrested upon his release from the hospital, and he is now facing criminal charges.
Lawmakers stand against expedited process for driverless cars
As technologies continue to advance, so do their uses. Autonomous vehicles, or driverless vehicles, have made their way into the mainstream, and various technology and transportation companies are lobbying for the ability to test and distribute them to wider audiences.
Auto-pedestrian accidents: Suspected DUI driver reports accident
One man suffered serious injuries in a car accident recently, and another was arrested because officers suspected him of drunk driving. This followed an incident in the early morning hours of a recent Tuesday in which a driver struck a pedestrian. Auto-pedestrian accidents can be challenging for Colorado law enforcement to investigate, particularly if there were no witnesses.
Will the new Colorado texting laws endanger teen drivers?
A brand new 2017 Colorado law increases the fine for texting while driving from $50 to $300, and the accompanying driver's license points now stand at four. While the state widely disseminated this information at the time it passed the law, less noticeable was the provision that revises the law to make texting while driving legal.
Senior brains may suffer from alcohol consumption
Most older individuals in Colorado believe that they are still fit enough to drive. Their aging bodies and minds are not enough to keep them from exercising their independence and freedom.
Criminal law: 4 men face multiple felonies re Colorado robberies
Earlier in the year, a string of attempted robberies and robberies occurred at various Colorado businesses and banks. The office of the Denver District Attorney recently announced that four individuals have now been charged with multiple felonies for incidents that happened from May 23 to June 14. The ages of the four accused men are 39, 28, 21 and 19.
The rise in autonomous vehicles and your safety
Currently, there is legislation up for consideration that will make way for autonomous vehicles to operate on a regular basis, and some will not require a driver. Certain large franchises are pushing for the approval of such bills, as it will allow them to reduce shipping costs. Though this could be a win for big business, what does it do for public safety?
Dealing with large trucks on the road
As if Colorado drivers already do not have enough reasons to be wary of commercial trucks on the state's highways, a surprise brake inspection event in the beginning of May revealed a serious problem with brake violations.
Hit and run accidents: Woman arrested after striking 11-year-old
A Medina Alert was issued on a recent Tuesday afternoon following an incident in which an 11-year-old boy suffered serious injuries. Medina Alert is a statewide program in Colorado that calls for public help after hit and run accidents to locate the responsible drivers. The response of an observant driver helped law enforcement to identify the owner of the suspected vehicle and to a woman's arrest later that same evening.
