Governor John Hickenlooper signed a bill today that will
create statewide alerts for hit-and-run accidents in Colorado similar to Amber
Alerts. The cities of Denver and Aurora
already have such notifications in place.
The legislation, known as “Medina Alerts” creates a warning to the
public to assist authorities in locating vehicles that have been involved in hit
and run crashes. The message will go to patrol
cars, cabdrivers, news outlets and truck drivers.
Part of the benefit is that the alerts can be transmitted to the overhead traffic signs through the Colorado Department of Transportation. The law is named after Jose Medina, 21, who was killed by an SUV two years ago his first day on the job as a valet, when the driver sped away after hitting him.
Part of the benefit is that the alerts can be transmitted to the overhead traffic signs through the Colorado Department of Transportation. The law is named after Jose Medina, 21, who was killed by an SUV two years ago his first day on the job as a valet, when the driver sped away after hitting him.
A taxi driver that saw the accident sped after the vehicle and was able to provide law enforcement officials with the license plate number. Those responsible were eventually arrested.
Authorities estimate that the alerts have assisted in solving
13 hit-and-run cases out of the 17 times they have been used.
If you have been injured in an automobile accident, you need to speak to an experienced personal injury attorney right away. Call the Law Office of Robert Paysinger at (303) 279-0221 for a free consultation or visit our website at www.paysingerlaw.com
Source: www.denverpost.com
