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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Woman injured, extricated after crashing into parked semi
DENVER (KDVR) — A woman had to be extricated from her vehicle after crashing into a parked semi-truck in Fort Collins, according to a social media post from Poudre Fire Authority. Poudre Fire responded to a call about a vehicle that had collided with a parked semi-truck around 1:40 a.m. on May 22. The incident occurred near the intersection of Technology Parkway and Precision Drive. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found a woman trapped in a damaged SUV. F-16 Vipers to flyover these Colorado areas over Memorial Day weekend They began to administer medical aid while also using specialized tools to disassemble the vehicle around her. After she was freed from the SUV, she was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. This was the second crash that required extrication and resulted in serious injuries within 12 hours which Poudre Fire was dispatched to. Poudre Fire said that distracted driving has become an epidemic in Colorado, and to remember that looking away or at a phone for even a few seconds is equal to driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed, and driving impaired is even worse. They also said that a phone, dropped item or drink can wait, and driving always demands full attention. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
24-05-2025
- CBS News
F-16s prepare to delight Coloradans in Memorial Day flyovers
Pilots from the 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard is getting to take to the skies to delight crowds across Colorado in honor of Memorial Day. "A Memorial Day flyover is more than a display of airpower," said U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher "KojaCk" Melka, acting deputy commander, 140th Wing. "It is a solemn tribute to our fallen heroes, a reminder to our community of the sacrifices made for freedom, and a powerful symbol of our unwavering commitment to honor those who gave all." The events start this weekend as the F-16 Vipers plan to fly over the Colorado Freedom Memorial in Aurora at 10 a.m. on Saturday. On Monday, the pilots will make multiple flyovers across the state, including: Fort Morgan Cemetery, Fort Morgan, 10:20 a.m. Homelake Cemetery, Homelake, 10:40 a.m. VFW Post 4031, Durango, 10:55 a.m. Nucla Cemetery, Nucla, 11:05 a.m. Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado, Grand Junction, 11:15 a.m. Grand Lake Town Park, Grand Lake, 11:40 a.m. Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, 11:50 a.m. Olinger Highland Cemetery, Thornton, 11:55 a.m. University of Colorado, Folsom Stadium, Boulder, 12 p.m. Officials said the flyover times are estimates and could be cancelled due to weather. Coloradans may spot the jets between these locations as they head from one to the next. The 140th Wing said the flights serve as training for their pilots, and the events are free to attend.
