February 18, 2010 – Swansea, Mass. – Two young children suffered serious personal injuries after a two-car collision involving a police cruiser. The crash occurred Wednesday afternoon in Swansea and left a 2-year-old child in critical condition and a 1-year-old in stable condition.
ABC6.com reports that Officer Alan LaChance, 25, was driving on Route 6 when he struck a car that was exiting Early Mind Daycare. The crashed car was driven by Jared Sheldon, 21, with passengers Shelbi Provencher, 19, and the two young children.
The toddler was transported to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in critical condition, while the infant has been stabilized at the same location.
Sheldon and Provencher suffered serious personal injuries and are in stable condition at Rhode Island Hospital. Officer LaChance was treated for minor injuries and released from Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Authorities have said that the Officer involved in the Swansea crash had reportedly been about to stop a car with suspended registration just prior to the collision. The accident remains under investigation.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2008 Massachusetts Crash Statistics, there were 363 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Massachusetts.
Our heart goes out to all the injured victims in this tragic accident. We hope and pray that they all recover fully from their injuries.
We understand that the Swansea Police Department’s Accident Division is looking into the two-car collision. However, even while the police are investigating Wednesday’s crash, we suggest that those injured consider consulting a Massachusetts personal injury lawyer.
How a Massachusetts Accident Lawyer Can Help
If you have been injured in a car accident, a Swansea Massachusetts personal injury lawyer can ensure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries. An experienced Massachusetts accident attorney will piece together details of the collision to determine who was responsible and who should be held accountable. You can receive compensation for physical and emotional trauma, loss of wages, medical bills, and other damages.
