Victims' families advocate for tougher careless driving penalties in Colorado

Drivers will be forced to pay $100s every month for years under new crash law

DRIVERS could be looking at a bold new consequence for recklessness behind the wheel. Rash drivers could be facing hundreds in monthly fees for years if the new law goes into effect. GettyAn Alabama lawmaker proposed legislation that would force drunk drivers to pay monthly fees[/caption] GettyConvicted drivers would provide child support if the car accident resulted in the death of a parent[/caption] The proposed crash law would force drivers c…

Careless driving penalties could be strengthened under proposed Colorado bill

DENVER (KDVR) — Parents fought back tears Wednesday at the state Capitol as they prepared to try and convince lawmakers to stiffen penalties for drivers who injure and kill people in crashes. The proposed bill would change the careless driving resulting in death classification from a misdemeanor to a class 6 felony. Maximum sentence of 1 year given to driver who ran red light, killing a 13-year-old The mother of 13-year-old Alex Mackiewicz…

Victims' families advocate for tougher careless driving penalties in Colorado

Families of people who lost their lives while biking or walking on Colorado roads are calling for stricter penalties for careless drivers who kill people.

Forsyth County driver charged with homicide in bicyclist’s death

A Forsyth County man has been indicted in the death of a cyclist last year.