Elderly drivers die twice as often in Colorado crashes, state patrol says

Elderly drivers are more at threat on the road and die twice as often in crashes according to records from the Colorado State Patrol Driving often equates to independence for countless seniors so it is understandable that our older often the majority experienced drivers want to continue driving as long as realizable a Colorado State Patrol news release stated However as we age safety concerns often arise for both the driver and their loved ones Between and drivers age or older died in crashes at least twice as often as all other age groups according to the agency When elderly drivers are at fault in fatal crashes the the bulk common causes are lane violations distracted driving and failing to yield the right of way state patrol personnel revealed in the release The majority of people killed in traffic crashes across the country are age or older according to the National Safety Council a nonprofit that focuses on workplace and roadway safety Roughly of roadway deaths in were either an older driver or a similarly aged customer also years or older input from the National Safety Council shows And even in nonfatal crashes older drivers remain more vulnerable to stressors and injuries Colorado State Patrol personnel commented Related Articles vehicles involved in pileup crashes that shut down I- in Glenwood Canyon Denver pedestrian killed in crash on I- near Yale Avenue Fuel tanker crash disrupts RTD light rail arrangement in southeast corridor Colorado Sen Faith Winter killed in I- crash remembered for relentless advocacy tremendous heart Colorado Sen Faith Winter killed in -vehicle crash on I- near Centennial Getting older doesn t mean you have to hang up your keys automatically every person is different and you need to be aware and honest about your individual capabilities Col Matthew Packard chief of the Colorado State Patrol stated in the release Selected of the key areas people need to pay attention to are their vision hearing reflexes memory and physical abilities Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter