Driver killed in crash while trying to set speed record in Utah
Chris Raschke was going 283 mph when he lost control about two and a half miles into a run, officials said.
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Chris Raschke was going 283 mph when he lost control about two and a half miles into a run, officials said.
Liverpool F.C. soccer player Diogo Jota was killed in a car crash in Spain along with his brother, police say.
The IIHS says a "small increase in crash speed can really ramp up the danger to a pedestrian," and our penchant for big vehicles "has intensified that effect."
Police say 35 people were killed in Zhuhai, China, when a driver rammed his car into a crowded sports center a day before the city hosts a military air show.
The woman was apparently trying to park her vehicle and stepped on the accelerator instead of the brakes, police said
CBS News analysis shows most federal traffic safety grants go to planning projects, rather than actual construction. Critics say slow progress contributes to rising deaths on America's roads.
The $500 million Las Vegas Grand Prix was halted 9 minutes into a practice lap after Carlos Sainz Jr. ran over a road valve cover that badly damaged his Ferrari.
D.J. Hayden, Ralph Oragwu and Zach McMillian — three former University of Houston football players — were among the victims of the crash, the university said.
Four out of 5 compact pickup trucks earned low safety ratings in a crash test evaluating back-seat safety.
Officials for the park urged visitors to take "simple measures" to prevent deaths or injuries.
Ruggs is expected to be sentenced to three to 10 years in prison at a hearing set for early August.
Justin Owen was the reigning track champion at Lawrenceburg Speedway with two feature wins and the title in 2022, USAC said.
The defensive lineman faced misdemeanor charges for reckless driving and racing in the aftermath of a fatal accident that killed two people in January.
KJ Osborn of the Minnesota Vikings was able to assist in the rescue of a motorist in Austin, Texas.
Warrants were out for his arrest for alleged racing and reckless driving in connection with the January crash that killed a teammate and team staff member.
Player Devin Willock and recruiting analyst Chandler LeCroy died early Sunday. Two others from the football program were injured, the university said.
A crash involving multiple vehicles caused all lanes on Interstate 70 heading to southbound Interstate 225 to close on Monday during the evening rush hour.
A scooter rider and a car collided in Boulder and one person was seriously hurt.
Authorities closed Highway 93 after a deadly head-on crash with a semi-truck and a vehicle.
A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a deadly hit-and-run crash in Westminster.
At 4 p.m. on Sunday, the snowy conditions caused a treacherous turn of events on I-25 in the Denver area.
A crash involving several cars in southern Colorado led to a major closure of Interstate 25 on during Thursday's snowstorm.
Colorado State Patrol responded to a deadly crash on U.S. 287 just north of Longmont Tuesday morning.
Both directions of Interstate 70 in Glenwood Springs are currently closed as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday for a multi-vehicle pileup.
One person is dead and four others are hurt after a two-car crash at a 6th Avenue intersection early Friday morning.
The Sterling Police Department posted on social media that "Instead of a bowling strike, he struck out and ended up headed to jail."
Police in the Denver metro area said a person led officers on a chase last week on what turned out to be a stolen dirt bike. Now they're facing multiple weapons and theft charges.
Aurora police have arrested a man they say tried to meet a child for sex during an undercover operation.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
A powerful winter storm will deliver heavy, wind-driven snow to Colorado's high country this weekend.
A powerful winter storm will deliver heavy, wind-driven snow to Colorado's high country this weekend.
The Sterling Police Department posted on social media that "Instead of a bowling strike, he struck out and ended up headed to jail."
Police in the Denver metro area said a person led officers on a chase last week on what turned out to be a stolen dirt bike. Now they're facing multiple weapons and theft charges.
Aurora police have arrested a man they say tried to meet a child for sex during an undercover operation.
A Boulder County man is back home after a federal judge ruled he was "illegally detained" by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Colorado lawmaker Faith Winter to be remembered in service at Colorado State Capitol on Friday afternoon.
Emergency repairs are underway on the E Line near I-25 and Yale after a tanker truck crashed into the bridge. RTD says they hope repairs are done by New Year's Day.
Father Christmas is coming to Four Mile Historic Park on Dec. 13 with a night brunch on Dec. 20.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Sterling police arrested a trespassing suspect on a shoplifting warrant from Walmart and allegedly found concealed knives and illegal drugs.
As the Denver Nuggets, Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche fans celebrate winning seasons so far, local sports stores are ready with all the gear.
Longtime baseball executive Josh Byrnes has been named the new GM of the Colorado Rockies, marking a return to the ball team.
Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver to take some of the children on a holiday shopping spree.
The Denver Broncos are a relatively young team with a starting quarterback who's only in his second year, and yet they're playing like a team of polished veterans.
A man from Colorado who now lives overseas is taking a little extra pride in his work now that his honey is being used in an official partnered beverage of the Denver Broncos.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
The Trump administration said it would reduce the period of time that work permits are valid for refugees, asylees and other immigrants granted legal protections in the U.S.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A program at University of Colorado Anschutz is connecting its health care students with seniors to help prepare them for future interactions with older generations.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
As the Denver Nuggets, Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche fans celebrate winning seasons so far, local sports stores are ready with all the gear.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Rents in the 50 largest cities have surged by hundreds of dollars per month over the last five years, a LendingTree analysis found.
Job cuts so far this year are at their highest levels since 2020, new report says.
President Trump suggested Americans won't have to pay personal income taxes "in the not-too-distant future" because of rising U.S. tariffs.
A veteran Denver commercial real estate broker warned elected Denver officials in December of 2023 to scrap their plans to buy the Denver Post building for $88.5 million.
Colorado is now among the states under a microscope from the U.S. Department of Transportation, after several high-profile crashes involving drivers who couldn't understand road signs written in English.
Before the Broncos won in Week 11, the game at Empower Field at Mile High was preceded by a tense showdown between an air traffic controller and the pilot of a single-engine aircraft.
On Sept. 4, the body of Kathleen Mayo was found inside her first floor unit. Police say she was murdered.
A family in Elbert County has filed a federal lawsuit against the small town of Elizabeth over its curfew law.