Grand Junction Personal Injury Lawyer - Motor Vehicle Accidents

Drunk Driver Ends up on Airport Runway in Grand Junction

Staff Writer — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:16:25 GMT

Around 3 in the morning on Monday, a car crashed into a fence at the Grand Junction Regional Airport and ended up driving on the runway before it ultimately got stuck in electrical equipment.

The driver, Jamie L. Bowden, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving along with other counts. Luckily, no planes were taking off or landing in the vicinity when the accident occurred.

According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, there were 177 Drunk Driving fatalities in Colorado in 2006 and more than 500,000 Americans are injured annually in drunk-driving accidents.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on drunk driving accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Go-Cart Driver Causes Accident in Grand Junction

Shannon Weidemann — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 22:27:37 GMT

A man driving a go-cart through the streets of Grand Juction while he was holding a beer caught the attention of police. They tried to stop the man, but he would not stop and led them on a go-cart speed chase. He drove down alleys and around buildings.

The man reportedly caused an accident when he pulled onto one street, and made a car swerve and hit something. It wasn't clear what the car hit but it wasn't another vehicle. There were no injuries.

A young boy was a passenger in the go-cart. The man fled, leaving the boy in the go-cart. The police were not able to apprehend the man but believe they know who he is. He will be charged with multiple violations.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Man arrested for year-old car accident

Staff Writer — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:15:40 GMT

After a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred nearly one year ago, a man was just arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide and other charges.

The man, Jade Brandon Huskey, was originally thought to be a passenger in the car that killed a woman named Molly Gomez, presumably the driver. At the scene of the accident, Huskey admitted to drinking too much and reportedly had a blood-alcohol level of 0.26, according to hospital records.

Upon further investigation by the Colorado State Patrol, it has come to light that Huskey may have been the driver. He will appear in court today.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Man indicted for fatal car accident

Staff Writer — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:40:42 GMT

The Durango Herald reported yesterday that a Federal grand jury indicted a man in a tragic motor vehicle accident that killed two people just two months ago near Capote Lake.

The man, Jamie L. Wood, was indicted on two counts of vehicular homicide in the deaths of two women who were Southern Ute Indian Tribe members. Wood is suspected of driving under the influence of drugs, including marijuana and other substances.

Details of the accident on Colorado Highway 151, north of Ignacio, say that Wood's Plymouth Voyager van crossed over the center of the road to hit the victims' Lincoln Aviator head-on. The driver of the Lincoln escaped from his burning car without injury, but his wife and daughter were trapped inside and died.

Wood faces four to 12 years in prison for each of the deaths.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

2006 Summit County car crashes totaled 687

Staff Writer — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 10:09:19 GMT

An interesting article appeared yesterday in the Summit Daily News, detailing new statistics released by the Colorado State patrol about motor vehicle accidents in Summit County.

While accidents that cause fatalities and injuries are decreasing, crashes related to DUI are increasing.

Nearly half, or 330, of the 687 accidents in Summit County in 2006 resulted from drivers exceeding the speed limit. Sixty of the crashes happened on I-70 between mile markers 210 and 212 near the Eisenhower Tunnel.

The second most common cause for motor vehicle accidents in the county was lane violations or illegal lane changes.

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs was the third most common cause of traffic accidents in the county. Last year 47 accidents were DUI-related, representing a 60 percent increast from 2005.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Avalanche near Winter Park buries vehicles

Staff Writer — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:27:19 GMT

A number of motor vehicles were buried with people in them Saturday in what a Denver official called Colorado's largest avalanche in history.

The mammoth accident on US-40, just 60 miles to the west of Denver, amazingly resulted in no injuries or deaths. The rescue efforts began just after the avalanche hit at 10:30 a.m. Everyone trapped in their vehicles was successfully rescued because of the quick and well-implemented efforts of the Colorado Department of Transportation's avalanche rescue team.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Move over law improves safety on side of road

Staff Writer — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 16:17:12 GMT

Colorado law enforcement officials and emergency personnel risk their lives every day when they're pulled over on the side of the road to clock speeders or help people. That's why Governor Bill Ownes and the state legislature passed the "move over law" two years ago.

The law says that motorists must move vehicles over a lane when passing emergency personnel or police on the side of the road. This will help law enforcement and emergency workers do their jobs helping others who have been victims of motor vehicle accidents, and stay safer while doing it.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Deadly accident kills wife, mother

Staff Writer — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:46:05 GMT

A married couple traveling to pick up their children from their grandmother's house ran off the road and into a ditch near midnight on Saturday, says a report from KJCT News 8 in Grand Junction. The motor vehicle accident involving a 1999 Jeep Cherokee killed the wife and injured the husband.

The story says the wife was driving and not wearing her seatbelt. It's possible that excessive speed and alcohol may have been contributing factors to the deadly accident. The husband said that they were lost and did not see the dead-end road in time to stop.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Accidents too common in Snowmass Canyon

Staff Writer — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:30:38 GMT

An article in The Aspen Times points out the dangers of driving on the downvalley-bound entrance to Snowmass Canyon on Highway 82 in snowy, icy or simply cold weather. Too many motor vehicle accidents occur in this area each year.

"That's a problematic area," Basalt fire chief Scott Thompson said. His district sent ambulances to roughly nine accidents at mile marker 30 last winter. He said there are probably more calls to that spot than any other in Snowmass Canyon. "We've had no serious injuries - yet," he said.

Just this past Wednesday, there were two crashes involving a total of six vehicles. Though no injuries were reported, the problematic road has raised concern among many. The Colorado Department of Transportation continues to investigate the problems.

If you or someone close to you has been involved in a motor vehicle accident with injuries, you may want to contact a personal injury attorney for a free case evaluation.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Van Hits Toddler While Backing Up

Staff Writer — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 17:20:13 GMT

According to the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, a van hit a young boy as it backed out of the driveway on Monday, July 17. The child was initially knocked unconscious, but regained consciousness when he arrived at the hospital. The extent of his injury is still unknown. Police have indicated they may file charges against the driver, contingent upon a full investigation.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer