If you drive a 2007 or 2008 model of one of the following motorcycles, an upcoming motorcycle recall might affect you: BMW K1200 R BMW K1200 R Sport BMW K1200 S BMW is issuing the recall because certain conditions caused the brake fluid to foam, which could decrease the braking capacity in the front wheel … Continue reading
Child Survives Truck Accident, Faces Amputation
Rylie Carbonneau, 7, was riding his tricycle near his home when a speeding truck hit him. Witnesses say the truck may have run a stop sign. The truck dragged him for nearly 50 feet before coming to a stop. Carbonneau broke both of his legs in the car accident. Doctors were unable to repair one … Continue reading
Motorcyclist Dies Attempting Illegal Pass
A motorcyclist in Boulder Canyon attempted an illegal maneuver that ended his ride in tragedy. The 29-year-old man from Westminster was riding east on Boulder Canyon Drive on Saturday, October 20. He attempted to pass four cars on the two-lane road while driving in a no-passing zone. When he tried to merge back into the … Continue reading
Charity Divvies Relief Funds for Theater Shooting Survivors and Families
In the wake of the Aurora theater shooting, the Community First Foundation established the Aurora Victim Relief Fund to raise money for the survivors and victims’ family members. It raised approximately $5 million. Recently, the fund’s “special master” Ken Feinberg announced the breakdown of the fund’s money: family members of the 12 deceased victims and … Continue reading
Weather, Animals Influence Motorcycle Fatalities
Earlier this year, we wrote about how this year could become Nebraska’s worst year for motorcycle accidents. Further reports indicate it is the worst year since 1987, and experts are blaming unseasonably warm weather for the rise in crashes in multiple states. “The nicer it is, the more people are going to ride,” said Nebraska … Continue reading