Tuesday’s Headlines
A scooter rider died after a Highland Park crash, which is Denver's first scooter-related fatality. His friend disputes the charge that he is at fault for the crash. Local media cover last night's Streetsblog Scooter Debate. More headlines ...
8:19 AM GMT-0700 on August 13, 2019
From Streetsblog
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A scooter rider died after a Highland Park crash, which is Denver’s first scooter-related fatality. (Streetsblog Denver)
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The fatality, and last night’s Streetsblog Scooter Debate, were covered in local media. (9 News / video), CBS4, Denver Post, Telemundo)
Other news
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A friend of the scooter rider who died last week disputes the charge that the victim is at fault for the crash. (Westword)
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As the city considers changing scooter regulations, Fox31 finds riders who know Denver’s existing scooter rules. (Fox 31)
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After an SUV driver hit and killed a bicyclist in Thornton, neighbors want street safety treatments to return to the crosswalk. (Fox 31)
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Bustang will offer $25 round trip tickets to A-Basin and Loveland. (Teton)
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A memorial remembered the 103 motorcyclists lost on Colorado roads last year. (9 News)
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Denver Air Quality Index: 6 a.m.: 41 Good. Yesterday’s max: 74 Moderate.
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