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Pedestrian Accident in Old Colorado City

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Police said someone was sent to the hospital Saturday morning after they were involved in a pedestrian accident and struck by a car in Old Colorado City.

Around 2:22 a.m., officers responded to the crash in the 2500 block of West Colorado Avenue.

Police investigated and determined that the person was not in a crosswalk when the accident happened. The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Officers said the driver stayed at the scene. They do not believe that speed or alcohol played a factor in the crash.

The Major Crash Team has since taken over the investigation.

Colorado Avenue was shut down in both directions between 25th Street and 26th Street during the investigation.

Fatal car crash on I-25 in Pueblo

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A Pueblo fatal car crash closed both lanes of I-25 Friday evening.

The Colorado Department of Transportation tweeted about the crash confirming lane closures in both directions just before 7:30 P.M., all lanes of traffic were back open at 10:30 P.M.

Police say speed and alcohol could be factors in the single-vehicle crash.

The driver died on scene while the passenger was taken to a nearby hospital.

It’s been reported that both the driver and passenger were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.

AGG Law Firm has the experience and the ability to advocate for you, to make sure that you’re not unfairly punished for an accident that you weren’t to blame for. Our attorneys are experienced in Colorado state law and can help you with all the information that you need, so get in touch with us today.

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SUV driver surrenders in Arvada fatal crash that killed 77-year-old cyclist

A 43-year-old woman who struck and killed a 77-year-old man as he was riding a bike on an Arvada road Sunday around dusk surrendered to authorities hours after the fatal crash, state troopers said.

The names of the victim and suspect have not been released. Colorado State Patrol Trooper Josh Lewis identified the female driver as a 43-year-old Arvada woman.

The woman was driving a golden Toyota Highlander northbound on Indiana Street when she struck and killed the bicyclist in the Arvada fatal crash, CSP Cpl. Ivan Alverado said Monday.

Following the crash, the woman turned her SUV around and headed south on Indiana, Alverado said.

Lewis said the woman turned herself in and is speaking with CSP investigators. No charges have been filed.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, Alverado said.

Following the crash, the woman turned her SUV around and headed south on Indiana, Alverado said.

Lewis said the woman turned herself in and is speaking with CSP investigators. No charges have been filed.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, Alverado said.

Motorcycle Accident Denver, CO

Man arrested in vehicular homicide investigation after motorcyclist killed in Douglas County crash

A Commerce City man has been arrested for investigation of vehicular homicide and hit-and-run after he allegedly struck and killed a motorcyclist with his car in Douglas County and then walked away from the crash.

Manuel Frias-Cabrera, 29, also is under investigation for unlawful possession of a controlled substance and careless driving resulting in wrongful death, said a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office tweet.

The name of the deceased motorcycle rider has not been released.

Frias-Cabrera will be held on a $50,000 bond at the Douglas County Detention Facility, a sheriff’s news release said.

“While this is still an open and active investigation, traffic investigators do believe that drugs and or alcohol may have been a factor,” the news release said.

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Serious Injuries in Commerce City Bicycle Accident with pickup truck

A male bicyclist was struck early Tuesday morning in a collision with a pickup truck at a Commerce City intersection, police said.

The bicycle rider was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, said a news release by Commerce City police.

A four-door pickup truck was going southbound on U.S. 85 around 4:22 a.m. when it struck the bicyclist going east through the East 69th Avenue intersection.

It was the second serious accident involving a bicycle in the Denver metro area this week.

A woman driving an SUV struck and killed a 77-year-old bicyclist on an Arvada road around dusk Sunday.

The Arvada victim has been identified as Peter Marks of Wheat Ridge, Colorado State Patrol Trooper Josh Lewis said Tuesday. The SUV driver has been identified as 43-year-old Teresa Albert of Arvada, Lewis said. The case remains under investigation. No charges have been filed, Lewis said.


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Loveland police: Alcohol, speed suspected in fatal motorcycle crash Thursday night

One person died and another was seriously injured in a fatal motorcycle crash in Loveland Thursday night. 

About 10 p.m., an adult man was driving a motorcycle with a female passenger northbound on Boise Avenue when he drove the motorcycle off the road and crashed into a resident’s garage in the 2600 block of N. Boise Avenue, police said. 

The female passenger was ejected from the motorcycle and was pronounced dead on the scene, according to Loveland police. The driver was also thrown from the motorcycle and was transported to the Medical Center of the Rockies with serious injuries. 

The identity of the deceased passenger will be released by the Larimer County Coroner’s Office following the notification of the person’s family.

Preliminary reports indicate alcohol and speed were contributing factors to the crash. Neither person was wearing a helmet, police spokesperson Ben Hurr said.

This is the 15th person to die in crashes on Larimer County roads so far this year. At this time last year, 27 people had died in crashes in Larimer County. 

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In Car Accident That’s Not Your Fault – Can Your Insurance Rate Rise?

If you’re involved in an accident in Denver that’s your fault, it’s common sense your insurance rate will increase. However, even if the accident wasn’t your fault, you might find that your insurance rate still increases.

To make sure this doesn’t happen to you, it’s important to make sure that you understand how the laws about insurance work in Colorado. Remember that if at any point you’re uncertain of your rights, you should get in touch with AGG Law Firm  an experienced attorney who can help you.

Colorado Is a Fault Car Accident State, where the person who is at fault must pay for any damages suffered. The law in Colorado specifies that all drivers have to have a minimum amount of coverage to drive legally, and this will be covered out of their insurance. Rather than paying out-of-pocket, their insurance company will cover the costs up to their policy limit.

If you have experienced an injury thanks to a car accident in Colorado, there are three routes that can help compensate you for your losses.

Firstly, you can claim through the at-fault driver’s insurance company which allow you to be compensated up to the at-fault driver’s policy limits. Secondly, you can file a claim via your own insurance company, which will entitle you with compensation up to your policy limit. Or you can file a personal injury lawsuit through civil court.

Compensation is essentially there to cover you for any losses that you’ve suffered due to the accident. These can range from medical expenses, pain and suffering, damage to your car, lost wages following your accident, or more.

To find out what you’re entitled to, it’s important to consult with AGG Law Firm your experienced Denver accident attorney who can advise you on the best course of action for you. However, even if you’re not at fault, your car insurance rates can increase after a car accident in Aurora, or anywhere else in Colorado.

Why Might Your Insurance Rate Increase?

There are several reasons that your insurance rate can rise, even when the car accident was not your fault.

  • You are considered a high-risk driver.
    Even if this particular accident was not your fault, your insurance company might consider you to be a high-risk driver. This may be because you have a history of traffic violations or a history of car accidents. You may also find if the insurers consider you to be resident in an area where accidents are likely, and you may be considered for being high risk.
  • The seriousness of the crash.
    If your insurer must pay a large amount of money out on the claim, for example, if significant injury or property damage has been caused, your insurer may decide to increase your rate.
  • You are partially at fault.
    If you are considered partially at fault for the accident, no matter how little you contributed, the insurance company may decide to increase your premium.

What You Can Do About It

If you were not at fault for an accident, but your insurance company increases your rate, you may want to fully investigate your options. You’ll find that new charges apply when you renew your coverage, so you have some time between filing and paying the surcharge. Reach out to an experienced attorney to help you work out the best course of action. AGG Law is also willing and able to be your advocate and offer you expert advice while you go through this trying time.

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Pedestrian struck and killed crossing Sheridan in Edgewater

EDGEWATER, Colo. — A man crossing Sheridan Boulevard at West 20th Avenue Friday night was killed after he was struck by a car, police in Edgewater said in a release.

Police identified the victim as 43-year-old Cameron Lyle of Denver.

Police say Lyle was crossing the busy five-lane road around 11 p.m. when he was struck by a southbound vehicle, which remained on the scene.

After the crash, bystanders came to the aid of Lyle, performing CPR on the victim until paramedics arrived, according to the release.

Lyle was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

It’s not clear if Lyle was crossing against the light. Police said the driver of the vehicle that struck the victim is cooperating with their investigation.

Police are asking anyone who may have video of the incident to contact them at 303-235-0500.

Fatal Scooter Crash In Denver Was Man Visiting From Montana

DENVER — The friends of a man who died following an electric scooter crash in the Highlands say he was visiting Denver from Montana.

Friends of Cameron Hagan, 26, say he planned to visit a Colorado Rapids soccer game and attend a concert with a friend. But on Aug. 4, he rode a scooter into an oncoming car and never recovered, according to police.

“He was a great guy,” said Lexie Flynn, who said she was one of Hagan’s closest friends. “He cared hard and he loved hard for the people in his life. He never wanted anyone to feel alone or in pain.”

Flynn had a message for the public about Hagan.

“Please let everyone know that he was very much loved and will be very much miss(ed),” she said.

Hagan was the first person to die on an electric scooter in Denver since they arrived in the city last year.

Requested data from the Denver Police Department and found 51 scooter crashes for which the police took a report since June 2018. Nearly half involved another motor vehicle.

Hagan’s crash occurred in the Highlands, near West 32nd Avenue and North Eliot Street. However, most accidents seem to be concentrated in the LoDo and downtown area.

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WHICH DRIVER IS LIABLE FOR A MERGING ACCIDENT?

It can be challenging to safely merge lanes when you’re on a busy highway or freeway. It takes more than common sense, and you have to be sure to be paying complete attention at all times. Imagine yourself on the road Colorado, traveling at a standard rate of speed when suddenly another vehicle pulls out in front of you.

Not only is this a worrying and stressful experience that can cause personal injury or damage to your car, but you might also find yourself worrying as to whether or not you’ll be held responsible for the accident.

A failure to yield car accident, including when an accident occurs during merging, can be a complicated issue – and nowhere more so than in Denver, Colorado. If you have found yourself in the situation of having to deal with the aftermath of this kind of accident, you need an experienced Denver car accident lawyer who can provide you with accurate, clear information. Reach out to one of our skilled Colorado car accident lawyers at AGG Law.

DETERMINING DRIVER LIABILITY

While in some cases it can be clear to see who is at fault for an accident – either because of reckless behavior or driving into another vehicle, you might find that determining driver liability in a merging auto accident is less clear cut.

Typically, you’ll find the four major causes of this kind of accident are:

  • A driver takes the on-ramp onto the freeway too slowly, causing danger for those already on the freeway
  • A driver forgetting to use their signals or using their signals too late to inform other drivers of their intention to change lanes
  • A driver intentionally or accidentally abruptly cutting off another vehicle without leaving enough time or space to avoid collision
  • A driver who is trying to cross multiple lanes of traffic immediately, and refusing to wait to safely cross

Merging accidents can lead to serious and severe personal injuries, from bruising and facial injuries to broken bones, spinal cord injuries, or even organ damage.

Usually, it is the driver who is attempting to perform the merge who is to blame for these car accidents, although that might not always be the case.

Sometimes if a driver is going too fast on the freeway or highway, they make it impossible for a driver trying to merge from the on-ramp to safely enter traffic. In this case, it would not be the merging driver who is held liable.

You may also find if a vehicle is merging from the inside lane to the middle lane, and strikes a vehicle moving from the outside lane to the middle lane, then the merging driver may not be held responsible for the car accident.

WERE YOU IN A MERGING AUTO ACCIDENT?

If you’ve been involved in a merging accident in Denver or Aurora that wasn’t your fault, it’s important to prove that the other driver was negligent. For example, you may need to prove that the other vehicle didn’t properly follow Colorado traffic regulations and failed to properly yield.

You might be concerned you will be unfairly blamed for an accident, even if you’re confident that you weren’t to be blamed. Therefore, it’s so important to seek experienced advice from an attorney who can help you in this situation, and let you know what key information you need to provide to prove how the accident occurred.

AGG Law Firm has the experience and the ability to advocate for you, to make sure that you’re not unfairly punished for an accident that you weren’t to blame for. Our attorneys are experienced in Colorado state law and can help you with all the information that you need, so get in touch with us today.