Tragic Hit and Run at Denver Intersection Caused by Drunk Driver

Elliott Hayden Bond (credit: Westminster Police)

A tragic hit and run accident occurred at a Denver intersection in September, when a teenage boy was struck and killed by a drunk driver while crossing the street. The fatal accident occurred at the intersection of Wadsworth Boulevard and West 100th Avenue just after 11pm. The driver immediately fled the scene of the accident but was apprehended and arrested a short distance away. He was immediately charged with Failure to Report an Accident, Hit and Run Involving a Death, and Driving Under the Influence.

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In an Accident with an Uninsured Driver – Now what?

Despite the fact that the law in Colorado requires the owner of every car, truck, and motorcycle to have insurance for their vehicle, there are a concerning number of uninsured motorists on the roads in Colorado. According to a study conducted by the Insurance Information Institute in 2015, 13.3% of motorists are uninsured. Even more concerning, this statistic is up from 12.6% as of 2012. As the number of uninsured motorists, or underinsured motorists rises, so do the chances that you may be involved in an accident with an uninsured driver.

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Driving While Drowsy Can Result in Serious Accidents

yawning man with a beard holding coffee and Driving While Drowsy Sleep is a necessary and critical component of a healthy lifestyle. Yet, Americans routinely do not get enough sleep every night, often turning to herbal supplements, coffee, and energy drinks just to make it through the work week. From doctors to construction workers, no one is immune to the effects of sleep deprivation and everyone at some point drives fatigued. Sadly, driving while drowsy can result in serious and often fatal car accidents.

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How Happy are Coloradans?

Handmade flag of Colorado state from wood and painted | How Happy are Coloradans?

There’s no doubt that Colorado is one of the most beautiful states to live in. Majestic Rocky Mountain views, wide open plains, and year round activities to enjoy make it a popular tourist destination for travelers around the world. But what about residents? What is it like to live in Colorado? How happy are Coloradans?

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Fatal Accidents and the Youth

gurney and emergency vehicles at an accident scene | Fatal Accidents and the YouthOur kids are not alright. In fact, they’re now at an increased risk for sustaining a fatal accident. Between 1999 and 2013, the accidental death rate for children between the ages of 10 and 19 declined 49%. Safety experts believed that we were all on the right track for living longer and safer lives, and for keeping our kids out of harm’s way. But now, a new report looking at fatal accidents and the youth from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that between 2013 and 2016, accidental deaths were up a staggering 13%. These fatalities were mostly due to injury-related deaths, such as traffic accidents, drug overdoses, and suicides.

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Are Commercial Truck Drivers Getting Enough Training?

Commercial truck drivers must go through weeks of specialized training in order to obtain their commercial driver’s license. However, is this enough training to adequately prevent serious and catastrophic trucking accidents from occurring? Are commercial truck drivers getting enough training?These are the questions facing trucking safety experts across the country. This is because there has been a steady and growing trend in trucking fatalities in recent years, largely due to distracted driving, driver fatigue, and inadequate training.

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Delayed Symptoms after a Car Accident Can be Serious

two drivers talking after fender bender | Delayed Symptoms after a Car AccidentThe moment you are involved in a car accident is frightening. In the aftermath of the accident, you may feel lucky to have escaped relatively unharmed. You may not believe that you’ve been injured and as such, you may refuse medical attention. While some injuries are apparent, such as broken bones and lacerations, others are not so easy to recognize. Compounding the problem is that the sudden adrenaline surge you feel after an accident can mask the symptoms of some serious injuries.

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Will the Rocky Mountain HyperLoop Become a Reality?

artistic rendering of what the Rocky Mountain Hyperloop could look likeImagine being rocketed through the Colorado countryside in a levitating pod at blistering speeds up to 700 mph. This would mean that commuters traveling from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs could get to their destination in as little as 20 minutes. Currently, drivers traveling that distance would spend 2 hours and 34 minutes in the car if there was ZERO traffic.

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New Safety Features Drastically Reduce Accidents

graphic of car with lane detection technology | New Safety Features Drastically Reduce AccidentsModern car technology has come a long way in the last decade. New safety features drastically reduce accidents and fatalities on our roads. In particular, two driver assistance features have made our roads safer: lane departure warning systems and blind spot monitoring. Each one has saved countless lives and has the potential to reinvent how we drive. lane departure warning systems reduce car accidents

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