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Pedestrian fatalities have surged in Colorado, AAA report finds
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DENVER7, State

Pedestrian fatalities have surged in Colorado, AAA report finds

By Sam Peña | Denver7 News After reaching a record low number of pedestrian deaths in 2009, a AAA study found that pedestrian deaths increased by over 80% across the United States. Colorado reached a record number of crash deaths in 2022, with 764 reported and 115 involving a pedestrian, according to CDOT. The number of fatal crashes was lower in 2024, with only 684 reported deaths, but 120 of those deadly crashes involved a pedestrian. While cars have become safer than ever — equipped with advanced features like collision avoidance systems — Skyler McKinley, the Regional Director of Public Affairs for AAA, argued that pedestrians are facing more dangers on the road. Pedestrian fatalities in Colorado increased by a staggering 161% over the last decade, prompting AAA to investigate...
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Speed cameras coming to Colorado roadways amid doubling of construction-zone deaths in 2024
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Speed cameras coming to Colorado roadways amid doubling of construction-zone deaths in 2024

By Mackenzie Bodell | The Gazette The state’s latest effort to crack down on speeding and reduce traffic fatalities comes amid an alarming increase in construction-zone deaths, which nearly doubled in 2024. The Colorado Department of Transportation released preliminary data from 2024 that reflects a roughly 5% decrease in traffic fatalities overall compared to 2023. Continued efforts by CDOT and the Colorado State Patrol hope to further reduce the number of traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by 22.5% by 2027, as part of Gov. Jared Polis’ overall safety goal for Colorado. Statewide construction-zone deaths totaled 31 in 2024, up 94% from the previous year, which saw 16. In El Paso County alone, 13 construction-zone deaths were reported. Four of those fatalities were in...
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Former state champion Pine Creek QB Tommy Lazzaro dead after Florida hunting accident
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CBS 11 KKTV, Local

Former state champion Pine Creek QB Tommy Lazzaro dead after Florida hunting accident

By Jessica Mendoza | CBS 11 News Florida officials have confirmed a former Pine Creek High School quarterback died in a hunting accident December 22. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) made that confirmation to KKTV news partner WILX. According to their reporting, the incident happened at the Eglin Air Force Base in Walton County where the 27-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office said it appears to be a tragic hunting accident. All parties involved remained on scene and are cooperating with the investigation. READ FULL STORY AT CBS 11 NEWS
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