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Car Driver Dies in Fatal Mass. Pike Truck and Vehicle Collision

February 8, 2010 - Blandford, Mass. - The driver of a passenger vehicle died Friday night in a car and truck collision in Blandford, Mass.

According to ABC 40, the car was traveling eastbound on the Massachusetts Turnpike (Route 90) at about 10:25 p.m., when it veered over the median and collided head-on with a tractor trailer.

The male driver of the passenger car died at the scene of the accident. The driver of the tractor trailer, John Chamberlain, 52, suffered minor personal injuries.

Authorities have not yet released the name of the deceased victim, pending notification of his family. State Police continue to investigate the cause of this tragic Mass. Pike crash.

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 the family and friends of the deceased for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. We offer our deepest condolences to his family. We wish the other victim, John Chamberlain, the very best for a quick and complete recovery. Please keep this victim and the deceased's family in your prayers.

Contacting a Personal Injury Lawyer

It would be in the deceased's family's best interest to contact an experienced Blandford, Massachusetts personal injury lawyer, who can analyze all elements of this tragic accident and ensure they get the justice and compensation they rightfully deserve. In any fatal truck accident case involving a negligent driver, families of deceased victims may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit seeking compensation for medical/funeral expenses and other damages.

A qualified auto accident lawyer should also look into whether there was a dangerous condition on the roadway. If such a condition caused or contributed to this fatal truck accident, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining that particular roadway could be held liable. Massachusetts has a statute of limitations which may prevent you from filing a claim against a governmental agency if too much time has passed.

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