Most Denver residents know that drunk driving is an action that is totally preventable. When someone chooses to drive after drinking, he or she runs the risk of injuring not only himself or herself, but others, as well. A recent accident highlights what can happen when a person is involved in a drunk driving accident.
Pedestrian hit by suspected drunk driver
Drunk driver may have caused major accident in Fort Collins
People who drive after drinking in Colorado risk their lives and the lives of people around them. Drunk drivers cause hundreds of crashes in Colorado each year. These drunk driving accidents are entirely preventable if drivers simply would choose not to make the bad decision to climb behind the wheel after drinking.
What are the risks of drunk driving?
There are various risks and dangers on the roadway that could result in serious injuries or even the death or motorists and passengers. Last week, we discussed a tragic drunk driving accident that killed a teen in Arvada. Drunk driving is something that is entirely preventable. If a person doesn't drive a car while impaired these accidents wouldn't occur. Besides death, there are many other risks and penalties for driving drunk.
Truck driver fatigue causes serious accidents
With the truck accident involving comedian Tracy Morgan occurring a couple of months ago, many drivers in Colorado and the rest of the United States are wondering how safe trucks are on the road. Truck crashes kill over 5,000 people on the roads each year. One out of four fatalities in a passenger vehicle are the result of a crash that involved a large truck. Truck accidents often involve serious injuries because of the size difference between a truck and a passenger vehicle.
We can help if your family has been affected by a drunk driver
Has your family been affected by a drunk driver? Have you been seriously injured or a family member killed by the negligence of another driver? Drunk driving accidents happen all across the United States every year, killing innocent people and hurting families.
Free parking plan aims to reduce drunk driving in Denver
Thousands of people are killed by drunk drivers each year. Drunk driving accidents are entirely preventable and only occur because a drunk driver makes the bad decision to get behind the wheel.
Cyclist injured by vehicle; driver arrested
Denver residents have a wonderful environment and great weather in which to enjoy biking, whether just for pleasure or for commuting to work. Drivers are usually happy to share the road with cyclists, and are cautious around them. But, unfortunately, bike accidents do still happen.
Woman charged with DUI after Independence Day crash
Many accidents in Denver are completely preventable. Drunk driving accidents in particular seem only happen because of poor decisions. When a loved one is involved in an accident with a drunk driver, families can have their world turned upside down.
Bike crash in Fort Collins sends cyclist to hospital
Denver residents enjoy one of the best biking areas in the country. Usually bikers and automobile drivers can use the streets harmoniously, but occasionally bike accidents occur, and some of these collisions result in serious injuries. When the weather is cooperating, more people are out biking. No mater the weather, drivers should always use caution and be aware of possible cyclists in the area.
Bicyclist dies at Denver hospital after being hit by car
Biking in Denver and the surrounding areas is a popular activity for many people. Families often spend the weekends biking and commuting to work by bicycle is also very common. But, unfortunately, bike accidents do occur and these accidents can cause serious injuries to bikers.
