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Colorado Motorists Pay Record Gas Prices Over Labor Day Weekend
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Colorado Motorists Pay Record Gas Prices Over Labor Day Weekend

By Alex Dowd | Denver7 Denver7's Alex Dowd shows how gas prices in the Denver area compare to rates around the country. DENVER — Gas prices in the United States hit record highs this Labor Day weekend. Still, AAA expected millions to travel during the three-day weekend, with Denver listed as the fourth most popular destination in the country. In Colorado, AAA put the average price of regular gas at $4.19, higher than the national average of $4.15. Both of those prices are well above the previous Labor Day record of $3.82 set back in 2012. Crude oil prices are higher than they were a year ago, experts say that makes up about half the price that consumers pay for gas. READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT DENVER7
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Pedestrian fatalities have surged in Colorado, AAA report finds
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Pedestrian fatalities have surged in Colorado, AAA report finds

By Sam Peña | Denver7 News After reaching a record low number of pedestrian deaths in 2009, a AAA study found that pedestrian deaths increased by over 80% across the United States. Colorado reached a record number of crash deaths in 2022, with 764 reported and 115 involving a pedestrian, according to CDOT. The number of fatal crashes was lower in 2024, with only 684 reported deaths, but 120 of those deadly crashes involved a pedestrian. While cars have become safer than ever — equipped with advanced features like collision avoidance systems — Skyler McKinley, the Regional Director of Public Affairs for AAA, argued that pedestrians are facing more dangers on the road. Pedestrian fatalities in Colorado increased by a staggering 161% over the last decade, prompting AAA to investigate...
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