Most Coloradans are accustomed to having encounters with wildlife. After all, our state is notorious for its rugged wilderness and numerous ranches. From wild animals like bears and deer to domesticated ones like cattle and horses, there is no shortage of animals for...
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Animal-SUV collision stark reminder of danger on Colorado roads
Constant vigilance is the mantra for all drivers across Colorado. And as dire as the need is for unwavering attention to be the byword for motorists in urban areas across the state, it is every bit as important that drivers in more remote regions constantly scan the...
Livestock/car crashes: a singular and sometimes deadly realm
A cow. A bull. A horse. People in Colorado and, seemingly, just about everywhere else love animal-related stories. Usually. Sometimes, though, and when creatures are of a larger variety and have unquestionably strayed from their proper environment, there is not much...
Who is to blame for accidents involving livestock?
People who live in Colorado know that between the mountains and the plains, this state is home to a diverse population of wildlife. There are also massive farms and ranches where livestock can be found. The abundance of animal life here is awe-inspiring, but it does...
Moose/car encounter: fatal for former, extensive damage to latter
She stated in the aftermath of her accident that she was "freaked out a little." That was probably an understatement by a wide margin, given what the link to a picture detailing what a moose colliding with a passenger vehicle can do. As can be clearly seen from the...
Who is responsible in a Colorado cattle-car accident?
A nightmare for drivers traveling on roads in rural Colorado is hitting a more than 1,500-pound bull. Hitting cattle can total your vehicle and cause serious injuries. After receiving proper medical care, you may find yourself asking who is responsible for the...
Collisions with stray livestock: An unexpected hazard
Readers familiar with the history of the United States will remember that there have been times when things got tense. Cattle ranchers in Colorado and in other states who felt they had a legacy claim to grazing land didn't take kindly to homesteaders and sheepherders...
Cows: One of America’s deadliest animals?
An animal doesn’t have to be exotic to be deadly. In fact, here in the U.S., the list of the animals responsible for the most deaths in the country is dominated by animals many may view as being rather ordinary and innocuous. Take, for instance, the cow. Cows are very...
A stark reminder of animal-related crash risks on Colorado roads
A media account from earlier this summer described it as a "terrifying accident." That will undoubtedly be an apt description in any motor vehicle mishap involving a moose. Especially since those animals can stand seven feet high and weigh more than 1,600...
Unfortunate reality on Colorado roads: crashes involving livestock
Colorado is notably distinct from a number of other states for its variegated topography, which supports many different types of environments. That is, state residents live and work in areas ranging from dense and expansive cities to suburbs, towns, mountain locales...