According to the Colorado State Patrol, the number of motorcycle riders dying on Colorado roads is increasing. Last year, 165 motorcyclists died, the highest number ever recorded in the state.
Ivan Alvarado from the Colorado State Patrol attributes the trend to various factors, including distracted driving.
Distracted driving is just one reason
Laurie Montoya, founder of the BikerDown Foundation, a non-profit organization that advocates for and helps injured bikers and their families, also shares her insights.
Author's summary: Motorcycle crashes are increasing in Colorado due to distracted driving and other factors.