People have a much higher chance of dying from natural causes, like cancer or a heart problem, than they do of dying from a dog bite. In fact, a Colorado resident would be more likely to die at the hands of a stinging insect, like a wasp or bee, than they would from a...
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How to stay safe on the ski slopes this year
Going skiing in Colorado is one of the best ways to experience the outdoors and get into the mountains, no matter where you're from. It's a thrilling adventure sport for people of all experience and skill levels. There's a reason that thousands of people flock to the...
Good news and bad in accident statistics
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released its comprehensive annual report on fatal motor vehicle accidents. For Colorado and many other states, the report has good news and bad news.The good news is that the number of fatalities fell in...
5 important things to do after a car accident
If you are involved in a car crash, there are a variety of important steps you must take.Here are five things to keep in mind. Your safety always comes first: This starts with moving your vehicle out of harm's way, if possible. For example, if you're involved in...
Concern for the safety of Colorado motorcyclists
Although the season for riding motorcycles is winding down, there are still at least a couple of months left when Colorado residents can enjoy riding through this state's many mountain passes and scenic byways. Of course, it is important that when they take the roads,...
Common injuries that skiers suffer
With ski season returning in a couple of months, many people who live in the Dillon area, as well as those who visit Colorado, are probably looking forward to hitting the ski slopes again after the long off season. Of course, as always, skiing is a risky sport, and...
Statistics on fatal motorcycle accidents in Colorado
After reaching a high-water mark in 2016, the number of fatalities due to motorcycle accidents in Colorado has trailed off slightly over the last two years. According to official statistics, in both 2017 and 2018, there were 103 deaths to motorcycle riders reported in...
Man dies in Colorado skydiving accident
A man from the Denver area died in a skydiving accident while parachuting in the area of Boulder, which is about 90 minutes away from Dillon.According to reports, the man for some reason wound up landing in a parking lot. He was transported to a nearby hospital after...
What is electric shock drowning?
In the summer, Colorado has a lot of lakes and rivers and other bodies of fresh water that both residents of the Denver area and visitors love to enjoy in the warmer weather of summer. People love to swim or wade in the water, and they may also enjoy various boating...
Common mistakes skiers make on chairlifts
Even though most Colorado ski accidents happen when skiers go down the mountains, there have been incidents where they are hurt going up. Newcomers and people with a fear of heights can find chairlifts very intimidating as there aren’t as many restraints as you...
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