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- Motorcycle Driver Struck and Killed By Van in New Bedford
April 8, 2010 – New Bedford, Massachusetts – On April 3, a man was struck and killed while riding his motorcycle.The Boston Herald reports that Richard Almeida, 56, of Rochester was riding in New Bedford when a Dodge van attempted to make a left-hand turn onto McCoomb Boulevard. The van collided with the motorcycle rider… read more…
- Will Getting a Ticket for Texting Raise Your Car Insurance?
The texting ban in Massachusetts has been in effect nearly a month, making the state the 30th in the country to prohibit the use of electronic mobile devices to send or receive messages while driving. One question on some drivers’ minds centers on whether a ticket for texting while you drive will raise your car insurance… read more…
- 81-year-old Retired Professor Cited for Motor Vehicle Homicide
We learned of an update yesterday from a news story that made headlines over this past summer. On July 8, 81-year-old Detley Vagts struck and killed 54-year-old Marcia Kearney with his car while Kearney was riding her Vespa scooter. Kearney, of Northampton, died following the collision due to injuries that she sustained. The new piece of… read more…
- Connecticut Woman Dies in NH Accident
A 21-year-old woman was killed after a car she was traveling in crashed into a tree breaking it in two, Metro West Daily reports. According to officials, Dana Poole of East Lyme, CT, was traveling as a passenger in a car operated by Matthew Kelleher, 22, of Ashland. Police said Kelleher lost control of the… read more…
- Delaware Bans Texting and Driving
Days after Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed the bill to ban texting while driving, another state banned distracted driving as well. Delaware has become the 30th state to ban drivers from texting or holding cell phones while behind the wheel. The Delaware texting ban will also carry fines on handheld cell phone use. The new… read more…
- Melrose Bicyclist Killed in Collision with Truck
A woman was killed in a bicycle-truck crash on Tuesday after she lost control of her bicycle and fell under an 18-wheeler on Martha’s Vineyard. News reports covering the accident said the bicyclist, Dina Dececca, 40, of Melrose, Mass. died Tuesday afternoon following the accident. According to the police, Dececca was riding her bicycle with a… read more…
- Memorial Service for Abigail H. Yandell
There will be a celebratory memorial for Abigail H. Yandell, the 18-year-old girl from Brookline, NH, who tragically lost her life in a fatal car accident on June 27th. Abigail was killed in a crash involving her car, a Toyota Rav 4, on Old Milford Road in Brookline on Saturday. She was pronounced dead at… read more…
- Minivan Crashes into NH Laundromat
A minivan crashed into a Lee, NH, laundromat over the weekend, startling patrons as they were doing their laundry. Security video records from the laundromat, Straits Times reports, show the minivan barely missing one of the people inside, John Osambo, who was doing his regular Saturday laundry run when the crash occurred. The driver, a… read more…
- Raynham Man Dies in I-495 Crash
A 29-year-old Raynham man died at the Boston Medical Center on Friday evening after he suffered serious injuries in a single car accident earlier that day on I-495. The crash seriously injured two people. The victim, William Ryan, was a passenger in a car driven by Melissa Voller, 24, of South Boston. They were travelling… read more…
- Small Plane Carrying 3 Crashes in Plymouth
A small plane carrying three people onboard crashed in Plymouth on Saturday, Fire Department officials said. Luckily, all three survived the crash. Boston.com reported that the dual-engine Cessna 401 propeller plane was on its way to Plymouth Airport when it went down near Billington Sea Road. A spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that… read more…
- Mass Woman Charged With Motor Vehicle Homicide
A 34-year-old woman from Lowell, MA, was charged with motor vehicle homicide last week for the December crash that resulted in the death of a Seabrook man. Additionally, Juanita McKenzie was charged with a marked lanes violation, operating in the breakdown lane and failing to move over for an emergency vehicle, SeaCoast Online reports. The… read more…
- Boston Man Charged in 7-Car Crash
A 21-year-old driver from Boston was cited in the Saturday night after-concert 7-car-crash that injured two pedestrians. State police said the that Miguel Francis of Dorchester, Boston, lost control of his vehicle and drove onto a sidewalk on Route 1 in Foxboro, hitting two pedestrians and propelling them into parked cars, the Sun Chronicle reported…. read more…
- Woman Jumps From Speeding Car
In an extraordinary twist of fate, a 25-year-old woman driving on Route 3 in Nashua, NH, was forced to choose between staying in her vehicle that wasn’t slowing down and suffering a high-speed crash, or jumping out of a moving car. She jumped. The driver, Rebecca Storm, said she tried to do everything to stop… read more…
- Mass. Driver Killed in I-84 Rollover
A driver of a vehicle with Massachusetts plates was killed yesterday, after the vehicle, a 1997 Honda Civic, lost control on I-84 West near Exit 37 in Farmington, CT. The vehicle veered across the center and right lanes of I-84 and crashed into the right shoulder, rolling over into a line of trees, state police… read more…
- Two Pedestrians Struck in a 7-Car Accident
After concert traffic can be very dangerous, especially after dark, as was case last Saturday night after the Eagles concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro when a seven-car accident occurred in which two pedestrians were struck and injured. The victims, a male and a female, were taken to Boston hospitals by ambulance after the crash… read more…
- Doctors Urged to Warn Against Texting and Driving
Dr. Amy Ship of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School in Boston wrote to the New England Journal of Medicine yesterday to urge doctors to tell their patients not to use cellphones while driving. The journal was published just hours after the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved the… read more…
- Preventing Salem Pedestrian Accidents
May 7, 2010 – Salem, Massachusetts – The summer months are approaching and that means more pedestrians will be out on foot and bike as the weather warms up. State programs like the Walk and Bicycle to School Day which took place Wednesday aim to promote healthy pedestrian activities along with road safety – both… read more…
- Massachusetts Cities Seek to Improve Bicyclist Safety
May 6, 2010 – Lawrence, Massachusetts – A statewide initiative aimed at improving conditions for bicyclists took place late last month in Boston. Massachusetts’ first Bicycling Safety Summit was held at Boston University’s Morse Auditorium on April 21. Mayor Thomas Menino invited transportation experts and cycling enthusiasts from across the state to convene and brainstorm… read more…
- Pedestrian Safety and Massachusetts Walk and Bicycle to School Day
May 5, 2010 – Boston, Massachusetts – In partnership with the Commonwealth’s Safe Routes to School Program, hundreds of Massachusetts schools will see their students walking or biking to school today. Almost 300 schools participate in the program along with their students, parents, staff and local police to promote student health, reduce traffic and improve… read more…
- 10 People Hurt in a Van Rollover on Massachusetts Turnpike
April 29, 2010 – Millbury, Massachusetts – Ten people were injured in a van rollover that occurred on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Millbury. Of the 10 accident injury victims, 2 were seriously injured. Authorities said that a tire blowout on the van resulted in the rollover accident. Two Brockton women, ages 53 and 37, were… read more…
- Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accidents Are Often Devastating to Victims
April 29, 2010 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Last week, a Springfield police officer was injured in a hit-and-run accident. Officer Darrin Fitzpatrick was struck by a car whose driver-Joel Jimenez, 25-fled the scene of the accident. Police are still looking for Jimenez. The accident occurred in the Forest Park Neighborhood where Officer Fitzpatrick and another… read more…
- 3 Injured in Collision with MBTA Van in Boston
April 28, 2010 – Boston, Massachusetts – Last week, a car crashed into an MBTA van in Boston, injuring 3 people. Michael Sullivan, who was driving the car and attempting to pass traffic, hit a pole and then crashed into the rear of the MBTA van. Two of the passengers in his car fled before… read more…
- Massachusetts Fire Truck Safety Measures Urged After Fatal Accident
April 27, 2010 – Boston, Massachusetts – After a fatal fire truck accident in 2009, the Boston Fire Department was faced with budget problems. Now, safety experts are calling for new fire truck safety measures in light of the accident that took the life of Lieutenant Kevin M. Kelley. Lt. Kelley was killed when the… read more…
- Man Injured In An SUV Rollover Accident
April 26, 2010 – Yarmouth, Massachusetts – A Massachusetts man was injured last week in a single vehicle rollover accident involving his SUV. The man, whom police have not yet named, had rolled his SUV into the woods. He was able to get out of his vehicle and was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. His… read more…
- Amesbury Man Dies In Rollover Crash
April 23, 2010 – Boston, Massachusetts – A man died in a rollover accident when he was thrown from the vehicle. Ryan Smith, 21, from Amesbury, was a passenger in the 2005 Saturn Ion when it rolled over several times in a highway crash on April 18. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt and… read more…
- Hit-and-Run Driver Seriously Injures Bicyclist
April 22, 2010 – Amherst, Massachusetts – A hit-and-run driver seriously injured Matthew Oliverio, 22, of Amherst, as the young man rode his bicycle on Main Street. Witnesses report seeing a dark-colored sedan that is believed to be the vehicle involved in the accident. Police continue to seek answers in the hit-and-run crash. The driver… read more…
- Toyota Will Recall Lexus GX460 SUVs
April 22, 2010 – After Toyota decided to halt sales on the Lexus GX460 because of issues raised by Consumer Reports; they are now saying they will recall this line of SUVs. Consumer Reports had reported that the Lexus GX460 was a safety risk to consumers because of the potential to roll over. Toyota has… read more…
- Charges Filed In a Fatal Drunk Driving Golf Cart Accident in N.H.
April 19, 2010 – Ossipee, NH – Charges have been filed against the drunk driver of a golf cart that collided with a minivan in New Hampshire, killing 1 person and injuring 3 people, including the driver of the cart. Andrew Morrissey, 32, from Waltham, Massachusetts is facing 9 charges, including manslaughter and negligent homicide…. read more…
- Bicyclist's Death Raises Concerns about Bike Safety in Boston
April 13, 2010 – Boston, Massachusetts – Eric Michael Hunt, 22, from Mission Hill, was riding his bicycle last week when he collided with an MBTA bus at a busy intersection in Boston. According to Boston.com, investigators report that Eric Hunt was attempting to pass the bus when he hit its left rear section. He… read more…
- Massachusetts Drivers Need to Be Aware of Blind Zones
April 12, 2010 – With warmer temperatures and more children out playing, it is important that drivers are aware of blind zones when driving. Consumer Reports states that since the start of this year there have been at least 31 children who have died as a result of being struck or rolled over by a… read more…
- 25 Workers Killed In a West Virginia Coal Mine with a History of Viola
April 8, 2010 – Montcoal, West Virginia – In one of the worst coal mine disasters in recent United States history, 25 workers were killed when a massive explosion took place in a West Virginia coal mine. Masslive.com reports that searchers have yet to find 4 workers who are missing but the chances are very… read more…
- Motorcycle Driver Struck and Killed By Van in New Bedford
April 8, 2010 – New Bedford, Massachusetts – On April 3, a man was struck and killed while riding his motorcycle.The Boston Herald reports that Richard Almeida, 56, of Rochester was riding in New Bedford when a Dodge van attempted to make a left-hand turn onto McCoomb Boulevard. The van collided with the motorcycle rider… read more…
- 6 Injured When ATV Plunges off Cliff Near Skinner State Park
April 7, 2010 – South Hadley, Massachusetts – An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) fell from a cliff near Skinner State Park, injuring 6 people early Sunday morning. Two of the injured, Keith Simpson, 28, of Boston and Kurt Wolfard, 29, of Brooklyn, N.Y., were treated and released the same day of the accident. Listed in fair… read more…
- Boston Fire Dept. Faces Budget Problems After Fatal Truck Accident
April 5, 2010 – Newburyport, Massachusetts – In January 2009, the Boston fire department suffered a tragic loss when a ladder truck being driven by firefighter Robert Bernard O’Neill barreled down a steep hill and crashed into a high-rise apartment building. Lieutenant Kevin M. Kelley, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, was killed… read more…
- Massachusetts Senate Debates Texting While Driving Bill
March 5, 2010 – Mass. – The Massachusetts Senate recently debated a controversial driving bill that would ban texting while driving. The results were mixed. The Eagle Tribune reports that members of the Mass. Senate voted to support a ban on texting while driving, which is widely considered to be one of the most dangerous things… read more…
- More Recalls Because of Honda Airbag Issue
February 11, 2010 – Boston, Mass. – In light of the recent Toyota recalls, Honda has voluntarily recalled an additional 378,758 vehicles because of a possible airbag issue.The Boston Herald reports that the Honda recall now includes 826, 424 vehicles. All were recalled because of a potentially deadly issue with the driver's side airbag. There… read more…
- Mass. Drivers Benefit From Texting Ban for Truck and Bus Drivers
February 8, 2010 – Washington – Legislators attempting to focus on safety and awareness on the highway recently banned texting by truckers and bus drivers while on the road. This ban, unlike one proposed for all Massachusetts drivers, is nationwide and affects only those driving commercial trucks or buses. According to Reuters, the texting ban… read more…
- Toyota’s Safety Recall Too Late for Some Injured Drivers
February 4, 2010 – Raynham, Mass. – At least 17 people have suffered personal injuries when their Prius continued to accelerate after they applied pressure to the vehicle’s brakes, leading to a mass Toyota safety recall Tuesday. A handful of Toyota owners and their families have filed personal injury lawsuits and wrongful death claims against… read more…
- Teenager Killed in Marblehead Pedestrian Accident
A 15-year-old girl was killed in a pedestrian accident in Marblehead, as she crossed a local street. Investigators have been working on gathering evidence to determine what caused this fatal Massachusetts accident. Alessandra “Allie” Castner was hit at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Mohawk Road at approximately 6:55 PM on Monday, August 24, 2009. … read more…
- Massachusetts Motorcycle Accident Claims Two Lives
A woman who was injured in a Massachusetts motorcycle accident last week, has died. Alycia Gavin, a 20-year-old Derry resident, was riding on a motorcycle driven by 22-year-old Robert Litchfield, when it crashed into a minivan on Route 125. The fatal motorcycle crash took place on August 15th. Litchfield died at the accident scene. Before the… read more…
- Driver Faces Charges in Connection with Boston Car Accident
The driver who caused an accident on Interstate 95 that injured 10 people and resulted in the rollover of a tanker truck, faces charges of operating to endanger and marked lanes violation. Massachusetts police said that the investigation into the crash is still being conducted. The Boston car accident resulted in Interstate 95 being closed… read more…
- School Bus Struck by Tractor Trailer in Massachusetts
A school bus carrying 46 children ages 6 to 13, was struck by a tractor trailer just before 9:00 AM on the morning of Friday, August 14, 2009. The Massachusetts accident took place on Winthrop Street, just west of Wilmarth Bridge Road. The tractor trailer rammed into the back of the bus, after the bus… read more…
- Buckle Up Your Seat Belt in Massachusetts
New federal grants will allow state and local police to add extra traffic patrols, which will help them crack down on people not wearing seat belts. Even though police cannot stop cars just for seat belt violations, they can stop them for other reasons and can issue tickets for individuals who are not buckled up…. read more…
- Summer Means More Motorcycle Accidents in Massachusetts
The summer months in Massachusetts bring an onslaught of motorcycle crashes across the state. In Brockton, there have already been five serious motorcycle accidents, including two fatalities. Many of these motorcycle accidents are the result of other motorists not seeing motorcycles. More motorcyclists are on Massachusetts roads, now that the stormy weather has subsided. Bikers… read more…
- Rollover Accident in Andover, MA
A man was killed on the afternoon of Friday, July 10, 2009, after his vehicle rolled over on Route 93 South in Andover. The 23-year-old man was an Iraq war veteran who had lost his legs in a bomb blast. According to Massachusetts State Police, Stephanie Ortiz, a 21-year-old Lawrence resident, was driving a 1996… read more…
- Number of Traffic Fatalities Dropped in 2008
According to federal highway safety officials, the number of traffic-related deaths in Massachusetts has dropped by 16 percent from 434 in 2007 to 363 in 2008. This drop coincides with the national trend. In 2008, there were 37,261 traffic fatalities across the country, which dropped 9.7 percent from the 2007 figures and is the lowest… read more…
- Man Killed in Marlboro Car Accident on Route 495
A man from Yarmouth was killed in a car accident on Route 495 in Marlboro. Stuart Baird, a 46-year-old man, was driving on Route 495 northbound in the second travel lane from the right when he tried to pass a vehicle. The other vehicle was driven by Jorge Santiago, a 21-year-old Hudson resident. According to… read more…
- Young Girl Hit By Elderly Driver in Massachusetts
A 4-year-old girl was hit by a car as she crossed the street with her grandfather. According to the Norfolk District Attorney’s spokesman, the girl is in critical condition. The tragic pedestrian accident occurred in Stoughton when an elderly driver hit the young girl in the crosswalk. Authorities have said that an 88-year-old woman from… read more…
- Man in Serious Condition After Massachusetts Motorcycle Accident
A 24-year-old man from Ware, is in serious condition at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester following a motorcycle accident, according to a hospital spokeswoman. The Massachusetts motorcycle accident occurred when Daniel D. Tourville, the driver, lost control of his bike. Initially, Tourville was listed as being in critical condition, but was upgraded… read more…
- Mayor Involved in Massachusetts Car Crash
Fall River Mayor Robert Correia crashed into the path of an oncoming vehicle during his tour of the city with Massachusetts’ top transportation official. Mayor Correia apparently ran a stop sign and was cited by police for failing to stop. He was issued a ticket for $100. At the time of the Massachusetts car crash,… read more…
- Massachusetts Companies Ban Employees from Using Cell Phones & Driving
Following the tragic trolley accident in Massachusetts, more employers are starting to ban employees from using cell phones while driving. The trolley crash showed the risks of distracted driving. There have been many companies that have been sued because of their workers’ negligent driving behavior, which has been a major reason for employers to ban cell… read more…
- Massachusetts Bicycle Accident Near University
On Memorial Day morning, a 34-year-old woman riding her bicycle was hit and killed by a car on University Drive near the University of Massachusetts. University Drive runs between Route 9 and Massachusetts Avenue at the University. Law enforcement was notified of a car accident on University Drive about 10:30 AM. When the first police… read more…
- MBTA Drivers Prohibited from Using Cell Phones
A new policy has been put into place that bans MBTA drivers from carrying cell phones. The policy got its first test on Monday, May 18, 2009, when a passenger on the T’s No. 1 bus on Massachusetts Avenue called the customer service center to report that the driver was using a cell phone. In… read more…
- Saugus Pedestrian Accident Kills Woman
A high school student was allegedly drunk when he hit and killed a Saugus woman, following a school sponsored post-prom event. The woman was walking her dog with her daughter at approximately 7:30 AM when she was hit by the high school senior. Carol Marean, a 67-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene of… read more…
- Trolley Driver was Text Messaging Before Boston Crash
Forty-nine passengers were inured when two Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Green Line trolleys collided near Boston’s Government Center station. The accident occurred after one of the drivers did not stop because he was text messaging. According to spokesman Joe Pesaturo, the 24-year-old trolley driver admitted to text messaging his girlfriend just before the crash at… read more…
- Massachusetts Students Hope Mock Drunk Driving Crash Raises Awareness
Leaders of Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) hoped that a mock drunk driving accident in front of Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School raised awareness about the consequences of driving drunk. Juniors and seniors of the high school were required to attend the mock crash as part of a week of events that were used to raise… read more…
- Tractor-Trailer Rollover in Revere, MA
A tractor-trailer tanker truck overturned early morning on Monday, April 20, 2009, near Brown Circle. The tanker truck had been carrying close to 10,000 gallons of home heating oil that spilled and tied up traffic for hours. Allyn Thompson, the 62-year-old Parsons Transportation driver from Lunenburg, was reported to have been speeding. Trooper John Sullivan… read more…
- Fatal Car Accident in Boston May Have Been Caused By Cell Phone
Investigators are still looking into the cause of the Boston car accident that killed a prominent physician. Police are trying to determine if the physician had been using her BlackBerry when her vehicle swerved into oncoming traffic and collided with another car. Dr. Phyllis Jen was killed in the accident. The accident took place in a… read more…
- Car Crashes Into Cohasset Hardware Building
A 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee that had been heading southbound on Main Street from Hingham, crashed into a 2008 Toyota Highlander, causing the Jeep to smash into Cohasset Hardware on Saturday, April 18, 2009. The Cohasset Police Emergency Dispatch Center received numerous 911 calls stating that a car crashed into the front of 40 S…. read more…
- Haverhill Woman Awarded $6.5 Million in Drunken Driving Lawsuit
A woman from Haverhill, who was severely injured in a drunk driving accident, has been awarded $6.4 million in a civil lawsuit. The woman was hurt when a drunken driver hit her vehicle. Even though the amount she has been awarded is substantial, her attorney said she is unlikely to see much of the money…. read more…
- Driver Involved in Salem Car Accident Charged with Drag Racing
The teen driver who was involved in a fiery car crash on Fort Avenue, which resulted in three injuries, was charged with drag racing by police. The teenager, Timothy J. Pereira, an 18-year-old Salem resident, was charged with driving negligently to endanger, drag racing, speeding and a marked-lanes violation for the March 12 accident that… read more…
- “Slow Down, Move Over” Law is in Effect in Massachusetts
As of Sunday, March 22, 2009, Massachusetts drivers are required to switch lanes to the left or slow down below the posted speed limit when driving by officers, tow truck operators, construction workers or others in the breakdown lane. Massachusetts is the 46th state to require motorists to take action to lower the risk of… read more…
- Woman Killed in Northborough Tractor Trailer Accident
A Marlborough woman was killed the morning of Friday, March 20, 2009 when she pulled out of parking lot on Rte. 20 in Northborough. Her vehicle was hit by a tractor-trailer, which killed the woman and injured her husband. Alice Dineen, an 88-year-old woman, was taken by ambulance to Marlborough Hospital where she was pronounced… read more…
- New Policy Recommended to Reduce MA Car Accidents Caused by Drowsiness
An 18-member legislative commission has completed months of research into how to reduce the amount of Massachusetts car accidents caused by drowsy drivers. One of the key elements of the plan includes drinking coffee. The report recommends that coffee shops, “could promote proper use of coffee as a temporary antidote to sleep deprivation.” According to… read more…
- Firefighter Killed in Massachusetts Car Accident
Firefighter Leo Hayes was killed when the Jeep Grand Cherokee he was riding in collided with a tree on Route 140. Another firefighter, who was driving the vehicle, was injured in the crash. The fatal crash occurred approximately a half-mile north of the entrance to the Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, in a location where the… read more…
- AHL's River Rats Players Injured in Bus Crash on Massachusetts Turnpike
Following Thursday morning’s bus crash on February 19, 2009, fifteen skaters and two goaltenders returned to the ice in an informal workout at RPI’s Houston Field House. The bus accident occurred along the Massachusetts Turnpike and injured some of the players. Early Thursday morning, the bus carrying the AHL’s Albany River Rats rolled over onto… read more…
- New Bill to Protect Massachusetts Bicyclists
A bill has been signed by Governor Deval Patrick that amends Massachusetts’ laws of the road by making it clearer that a bicycle is as much a vehicle as a car and providing additional protection for bicyclists. Under the new bill, there will be more penalties for motorists who violate bicyclists’ equal rights to the… read more…
- Police Captain Killed in Saugus Car Accident
Early last Wednesday, January 28, 2009, State Police Captain Richard Cashin was killed when his unmarked police car hit a utility pole on Route 1 in Saugus. Cashin is the state’s highest ranking officer to die in the line of duty. Investigators are still looking into the cause of the crash, but authorities believe that… read more…
- UMD Student Killed in Car Accident
Myja Parviainen, a 21-year-old student at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMD), was tragically killed in a car accident. The crash was a jolting blow to the UMD community, said school spokesman John Hoey. Parviainen, of Westminster, died at the scene of the two-car accident on 495 northbound in Bellingham at 12:20 AM Friday. The… read more…
- Brake Failure May Have Caused Fatal Fire Truck Crash
Investigators are looking into brake failure as a cause of the fatal fire truck accident that occurred on Friday, January 9, 2009. According to reports from survivors, the driver was conscious at the time of the accident and was frantically trying to pump the brakes as the large fire truck sped down a steep hill,… read more…
- Wife Seeks Assistance for Family After Husband Disabled in Car Crash
Three years ago, a family was involved in a head-on collision, which tragically changed their lives. Since the car accident this young family of four has struggled to survive on a single income and moderate insurance settlement. The mother wrote a letter to Globe Santa shortly before Thanksgiving, recounting her family’s blessings while describing the… read more…
- Storm Causes 15-Car Crash on Massachusetts Turnpike
A dreary winter day was forecasted during the New Year’s Eve holiday and is believed to have contributed to a 15-vehicle crash on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Fast-falling snow made the roads slippery. The snow was reported as falling at 1 to 2 inches an hour, which caused unsafe roads and slowed traffic. City and state… read more…
- Teen Driver Involved in November Accident Faces Numerous Charges
The 17-year-old who was driving at the time of the November 23 accident that killed one student and injured three other teenagers, now faces several charges, including vehicle homicide. Charges have been filed against Alexander Merkulov and he is expected to be arraigned in District Court next week, according to Police Chief John A. Camerota…. read more…
- Drunk Driver Was Text Messaging before Rollover Accident
According to police, a Natick woman was drunk and text-messaging when her vehicle hit a tree and overturned on Hartford Street last Sunday. Anne Evangelos, a 21-year-old woman, fled the scene of the accident that took place at 10:45 PM and was later arrested when she showed up around midnight at her 27 Wellesley Road home,… read more…
- Suffolk Superior Court Awards Woman 3.9 Million for Loss of Leg
BOSTON, MA: After two days of deliberation, a Suffolk Superior Court jury reached a verdict which awarded a Boston woman $3.9 Million for injuries she sustained in an accident with a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Bus. Rita Traybman was struck by an MBTA Bus in a pedestrian crosswalk in 2005. The driver of the bus,… read more…
- UMass Student Seriously Injured in Pedestrian Accident
UMass Student Li Cai was struck by a car last week when she was attempting to cross the street in a crosswalk. She was thrown into the air and suffered life threatening injuries. The cause of the accident is presently unknown and remains under investigation. UMass police say that drivers and people on foot need… read more…
- Bus Training Requested in Response to Toddler's Death
The Amherst Regional School District has requested that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation conduct a safety review and refresher training course for all its bus drivers. This request was in direct response to the September 30th fatal accident that killed a two-year-old boy. Abraham Espinoza was hit by a school bus at approximately 8:00 AM that morning… read more…
- Two Hurt in Motorcycle and SUV Accident
Two people were hurt in a motorcycle accident on Route 13 in Mont Vernon, New Hampshire on Friday. Tracy and Lisa Talbert, of Fitchburg, Massachusetts were injured when their motorcycle was struck by an SUV driven by Shirley Flowers of Amherst. The Talberts were wearing helmets, but it is reported that Mrs. Talbert lost her helmet… read more…
- Massachusetts Boy Hit by Car
A Carver, MA boy was hit by a car yesterday while riding his bike. The boy was not wearing a helmet, but luckily only suffered minor injuries. The accident remains under investigation. Massachusetts law requires children under the age of 16 to wear helmets on bicycles, scooters, skates, and skate boards. At Thomas M. Kiley… read more…
- Infant Injured in Head on Crash
Two men and an infant were injured in a Hanson, Massachusetts collision today. The accident occured at the intersection of routes 58 and 27. Exact details of the crash are presently unknown, but it involved a pick-up truck and van. The driver of the truck was trapped in his car and was medflighted to a… read more…
- Young Girl Hit by Car While Walking to Bus Stop
A young Danvers, Massachusetts girl was struck by a car as she walked to the bus stop yesterday. She suffered significant injuries including forehead abrasions and a broken leg. She remains in a Boston hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. The driver of the vehicle was Thomas Bussone of Boston. He was issued… read more…
- 3 Injured in Rollover Crash in Randolph
Three people were hurt in a rollover accident early this morning. The accident occured on an exit ramp off of Route 24 in Randolph. The driver, Adriana Torres was trapped under her car, while two other passengers were found on the ground. Ms. Torres arm was stuck between the car and the ground when the emergency… read more…
- $28 Million Settlement in Wrongful Death Claim
The Family of a 39 year old Boston woman who was killed in a big dig accident has settled a wrongful death claim for $28 Million Dollars with several defendants. Mrs. Del Valle was killed when concrete ceiling panels fell on the vehicle she was traveling in with her husband. The wrong type of epoxy was… read more…
- Tuesday Night Crash Closes Route 93 in Windham, New Hampshire
Mario Poto was thrown from his car after an accident on Route 93 North near exit 3 in Windham, New Hampshire yesterday. Mr. Poto of Derry was ejected from his Honda Civic. He landed in the passing lane, suffering serious, life threatening injuries. Another driver involved in the accident was later identified as Charles Hutchins of Salem, NH, who was the operator… read more…
- Massachusetts Man Injured in Bicycle Accident in Stoughton
A Stoughton man suffered life threatening injuries when he was struck by a car as he rode his bicycle early on Saturday morning. The accident occurred on Park Street in Stoughton and the vehicle that struck the man, fled from the scene following the collision. The victim was was Med Flighted to a Boston Hospital with a serious head wound… read more…
- Mother and Children Struck by Vehicle
A mother and her 3 young children were struck by a car on Main Street in Dunstable, Massachusetts on Thursday, September 25, 2008. Their injuries are unknown and the crash remains under investigation. The children were a 3 year old and 1 year old twins. Read More About Mother and Children Struck by Vehicle… back to… read more…
- Boston area College Student Hit by Car while on Bicycle
A Boston University student was struck by a car while riding her bicycle on Monday. Ellen Reavey was riding her bike on Memorial Drive on Monday afternoon just before 3:00 PM, when she was by a Nissan Maxima driven by Henry Winkleman. Ms. Reavey was taken by ambulance to Mass General. Her injuries were unknown, but… read more…
- Man Killed in 4 Car Massachusetts Accident
One man was killed on Tuesday in a 4 car accident on Rt 84 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The crash occurred around noon time near exit 1. State police said that Kyle Almquist was driving a Hyundai SUV behind an Acura in the middle lane. The Acura was operated by Laura Robinson. As she slowed in traffic, Mr…. read more…
- Springfield Police Vehicles Involved in Two Separate Accidents
Last week two city police vehicles were involved in separate accidents, which resulted in two arrests. According to police, a K-9 unit had stopped a vehicle when the driver attempted to flee the scene and hit the police vehicle before crashing into a Western Massachusetts Electrical Company pole on Commonwealth Avenue. The driver was arrested… read more…
- Taunton Accident Leaves Man in Critical Condition
A Taunton, Massachusetts man, Jeffrey Robinson, suffered traumatic injuries when the car he was a passenger in crashed into a telephone pole. He was trapped in the vehicle for some time before being freed and airlifted to Mass General. The impact from the crash broke the telephone pole. The driver of the vehicle, Olivia McGraw,… read more…
- Boston Firefighter Charged with DWI after Crash
Vernon Allen, a Boston Firefighter has been charged with a DWI after he crashed into a moving car while speeding. Ryan Surprenant, the operator of the other car was taken to a Boston hospital. It is alleged that he was also intoxicated and had run a red light. He is presently hospitalized and will be charged upon his release. … read more…
- Man Killed in Head-On Collision
A car crash in Lynnfield last Friday evening caused one fatality and injured two others. The accident occurred on Chestnut Street at approximately 6:00 PM when two vehicles collided head-on. Diane Williams, a Lynnfield Police Department dispatcher, said the passenger, a 35-year old male from North Reading, died from his injuries sustained in the accident. … read more…
- Massachusetts Man Dies in New Hampshire Car Crash
Anthony Crupi, a Westford, Massachusetts man was killed over the weekend when his truck crashed into a tree off of Route 95 South in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire. His passenger, an unidentified man, was transported to a local hospital. The accident remains under investigation. Read More About Massachusetts Man Dies in New Hampshire Car Crash… back… read more…
- Tractor Trailer Accident on the Massachusetts Turnpike
A tractor trailer accident on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Lee caused the truck driver to be taken to an area hospital. The driver flipped his rig while traveling eastbound on the Massachusetts Turnpike shortly before 4:30 AM. The tractor trailer ended up on its side in the median, according to Sgt. Timothy Finn. The driver… read more…
- Two People Struck by Vehicles Monday on South Shore
Two pedestrians were hit by cars in two different accidents Monday. Kevin Correia, 18, of Fall River was riding his skateboard when he was struck by Maria Costa. Ms. Costa was ticketed by police for failure to slow for a pedestrian. It is reported that he suffered a broken arm, head injury, cuts and bruises. Jennifer Letourneau was struck in a cross… read more…
- Pedestrian injured in Derry, NH Accident
An female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle driven by Timothy Svenson on Pinkerton Street in Derry, New Hampshire last night. Joyce Ann Donnelly was taken to a local hospital before being Med Flighted to a Boston hospital. She remains in critical condition. The accident remains under investigation and no charges have been filed against Svenson as of yet. … read more…
- 6 Injured in Van and Bus Crash on Cape Cod
Six people were injured over the weekend when the van they were traveling in was struck by a bus on Cape Cod. The crash is presently under investigation, but it appears that the bus struck the van as it turned onto Orleans Road. The group was on their way to a wedding. The driver of the van suffered… read more…
- Iraq Veteran Injured in Weekend Accident
Johnny Jiminez, a soldier who recently returned from Iraq suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle accident over the weekend, when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle driven by Robert Lechleider. Lechleider, a North Andover resident, who is believed to have been under the influence of drugs, drove his vehicle into oncoming traffic, striking a truck and then Jiminez… read more…
- Elderly Woman Hit by Van Dies
An elderly woman was struck by a Ford Van in Wayland, Massachusetts on the evening of Thursday, September 4, 2008 while she was crossing the street. It is reported that she was in a marked cross walk. She was taken to a Natick hospital where unfortunately she passed away. The accident occurred on West Plain Street which… read more…
- Man Hit While Crossing Route 128
A 45-year old man was hit on Saturday while he was trying to cross Route 128 in Waltham south of the Route 20 exit. The man was seriously injured in the accident and was taken by ambulance to Massachusetts General Hospital. John Cullen was struck around 3:00 PM in the left lane of the northbound… read more…
- Worker Struck by Car Loses Leg
A 43 year old man who works for ABC Trash Disposal was struck by a vehicle in Westport, Massachusetts on Route 88. The man was standing behind a garbage truck and suffered a severe leg injury and had to have the lower part of his leg amputated. The driver of the vehicle, Jon Taveres, is facing criminal charges for the… read more…
- 15 Passenger Van Accident Injures Boston Workers
A 15 Passenger Ford E 350 Super Duty van, which was transporting 13 people, drove onto the median and crashed into the toll booth barrier on the Tobin Bridge on August 28, 2008. All of the passengers and the driver were injured. The injured parties were taken to Boston hospitals. The passengers worked at a Newburyport company called… read more…
- Life Threating Injuries in Weekend 495 Car Crash
Two individuals suffered life threatening injuries when the vehicle they were traveling in crashed into a divider on 495 in Marlborough on Saturday night. Jessica Jackman was ejected from the vehicle, while Shayne Safford remained trapped in the wreckage. Both were transported to hospitals in serious condition. The cause of the crash remains unknown and is under investigation…. read more…
- Motorcycle Accident Caused by Drunk Driver
A drunk driver caused a serious car accident over the weekend. Marybeth Frisoli was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after the accident. She was driving the wrong way on the Neponset Bridge in Quincy, Massachusetts. Mark Cronin, the driver of the motorcycle, was transported to a Boston hospital with life threatening injuries. He remains in… read more…
- Four Motor Vehicles Crashed on Route 8
On Sunday, August 17, 2008, three people were killed in Sandisfield when four motor vehicles crashed on Route 8 near the entrance to Colebrook Reservoir. The three individuals, who were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, were from Connecticut. According to an initial investigation, the driver of a 1999 Chevrolet Blazer crossed the… read more…
- Pedestrian Hit by MBTA Bus
On Monday, August 11, 2008, a Massachusetts pedestrian was struck by a MBTA bus. The pedestrian accident occurred on Rand Street in Lynn. The pedestrian received serious injuries to his legs and is currently listed in stable condition at Massachusetts General Hospital after undergoing emergency surgery. The bus route goes from Liberty Tree Mall in… read more…
- ER Doctors Warn- Texting a Hazard While Driving
The American College of Emergency Medicine reports that there has been an increase in accidents in which texting has been a contributing factor. These are accidents that occur not ony while driving, but also while exercising or even walking. In July of 2008, five teen aged kids were killed in a car accident in which the… read more…
- Whitman Teen Injured in Motorcycle Crash
A teenage boy was recently injured in a motorcycle accident. The Massachusetts motorcycle crash took place in the wooded area approximately one-quarter of a mile behind W-H High School. Police and fire officials are not clear what the motorcycle collided with. The motorcycle accident victim was taken by ambulance to Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital and… read more…
- Severe Rain and Thunderstorms May Have Caused Crash
An accident on 495 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts may have been caused by the extreme weather the North East has been experiencing lately. A tractor- trailer was heading North on 495 on July 24, 2008 when it was struck by a Dodge sedan. The tractor-trailer went out of control and crossed the median before it broke… read more…
- Massachusetts Booster Seat Law Takes Effect
A Massachusetts law recently took effect that requires all children under the age of 8 years old to use booster seats. Previously, the law had been that children had to use car safety seats until they turned 5 years old or weighed 40 pounds. Once they reached the age of 5, they were allowed to… read more…
- Pedestrian Accident on Newbury Street
A Boston pedestrian accident occurred July 3, 2008 on Newbury Street. A 47-year-old woman was crossing the street when she was struck by a Jeep Cherokee that was driving in reverse. The woman was pronounced dead at Massachusetts General Hospital. Police have not yet released the name of the woman who was driving the Jeep… read more…
