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No Charges in Accident that Killed a Littleton Toddler
- November 27, 2012
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Littleton Police said they do not intend to file charges against a driver who struck and killed a 2-year-old boy in the Aspen Grove parking on November 17. The tragedy occurred in the parking lot of the shopping center, when the young boy was hit by an SUV during the morning hours. The boy was rushed to an area hospital, where doctors later pronounced him dead. Police said that the driver did not act negligently or recklessly in the incident. It is alway[ ... ]
Lawsuits Filed over Faulty DIA Escalators
- October 21, 2012
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Several lawsuits have been filed over alleged escalator malfunctions at Denver’s International Airport which resulted in serious injuries. According to court records, several lawsuits have been filed against the City and County of Denver and KONE Corporation, the company responsible for escalator maintenance at DIA, claiming that escalators in the airport suddenly stopped, causing fall injuries. One lawsuit claims that an escalator near the Boulder Bee[ ... ]
Truck Accident on U.S. 36 On-Ramp Shuts Down I-25
- October 20, 2012
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A truck accident on a U.S. 36 on-ramp caused traffic on Interstate 25 to back up for hours on Saturday evening. The accident occurred just after 3 p.m. On the westbound ramp of U.S. Highway 36, when an 18-wheeler hauling asphalt dumped its load onto the roadway. The northbound lanes of I-25, just north of Denver, were closed until 7:50 p.m. while workers cleaned up the accident. There were no injuries reported in the accident. Fortuna[ ... ]
Loveland Truck Accident Closes I-25
- October 8, 2012
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A semi truck rolled over in the southbound lanes of I-25 near Loveland Monday morning, causing a road closure for several hours. The accident occurred at around 9:40 a.m. when the driver lost control of the truck, which overturned on the interstate. Emergency crews cleared the scene, and the southbound lanes were re-opened in the early afternoon hours. No injuries were reported in the crash. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Truck accidents such as thes[ ... ]
Suspected Drunk Driver Charged in Fatal Crash
- October 6, 2012
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A 23-year-old man has been charged in connection with a deadly Breckenridge crash. The crash occurred on September 29, when the suspect lost control of his Jeep and crashed, killing one of his passengers. The suspect has been charged with vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, and several other misdemeanor charges related to drunk driving. He is presently being held on a $15,000 bond while being detained in the Summit County Jail. Alcohol diminishes brain functioning,[ ... ]
Aurora Residents on Alert After 2 Dog Attacks
- September 5, 2012
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Aurora animal control officers are searching for three dogs that attacked two people last Thursday at Horseshoe Park. The dogs were described as pit bulls by the victims. The dogs attacked a woman walking her dog in the park. She sustained bite wounds to her arms and legs. Another attack occurred only 20 minutes earlier, when another woman had to fight off the same three dogs.[ ... ]
Child Hit by Race Car On Pikes Peak
- August 20, 2012
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A young girl was struck by a race car on a practice run for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Friday morning, according to police. The 6-year-old girl was transported by helicopter to Memorial Hospital, where she was treated for non life-threatening injuries. A man, who was also injured in the incident, was transported via ambulance to Penrose Hospital for treatment of back injuries. The police were uncertain whether the man was the driver or a passenger in the[ ... ]
Motorcyclist Airlifted to Hospital After Crash
- August 13, 2012
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A 27-year-old motorcyclist was airlifted to a Denver-area hospital Friday night after a single-vehicle crash near Peaceful Valley Ranch. Colorado State Patrol and emergency crews responded to reports of a crash at about 7:35 p.m. and found the man breathing but unconscious upon arriving at the scene. He was flown by helicopter to the trauma center at St. Anthony Hospital in Denver with serious but non-life threatening injuries. It is unclear why the man crashed his mo[ ... ]
Truck Rollover Accident Shuts Down I-70
- August 10, 2012
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A large truck hauling 42,000 pounds of aluminum scrap was involved in a rollover accident Interstate 70 near the Glenwood Canyon early Friday morning, forcing highway officials to close the highway for several hours. I-70 was shut down at about 2 a.m. after the crash caused nearly 60 gallons of diesel fuel to spill onto the roadway. The highway was closed until 10:30 a.m., when a hazardous materials team finally cleaned up the spill. Fortunately, no one was injured in t[ ... ]
Long Term Effects Of Motorcycle Accidents
- July 15, 2012
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A motorcycle accident can involve a wide range of injuries and negative consequences. Depending on the severity of the accident, you could walk away with a few scratches and bruises, or you could be seriously incapacitated for the rest of your life. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, and feel you are entitled to compensation from the person who caused the accident, your first step should be to hire a Longmont motorcycle accident lawyer to help you with[ ... ]
