Car Accidents

April 17, 2018

DUI Suspect Identified in Framingham Hit-and-Run Accident

On Tuesday, a Michael R. Wisnack of Worcester was arraigned in court for two crashes he was involved in this past Sunday. However, it was revealed today that he may be a suspect in a Framingham hit-and-run accident.

The first accident attributed to the 63-year-old man occurred at about 7 p.m. on Saturday on Route 9, according to Natick Police. His vehicle rammed into the highway barrier completely collapsing one side of the BMW. Wisnack appeared to not know how the accident occurred at the time. The odor of alcohol was emanating from his person as he spoke with officers at the scene, and he ultimately did not pass the field sobriety tests administered.

During the testing, Framingham Police officers arrived to the location; the BMW appeared to be the same vehicle identified as part of a hit-and-run accident in Framingham. They believed this because of the damage to the front of the vehicle which could not have occurred that same night after hitting the barrier.

There are no further details about the Framingham hit-and-run.

April 17, 2018

Massachusetts Man Injured on I-95 Tuesday Morning in Car Accident

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A single lane was blocked off to traffic on the Northbound Interstate 95 today due to a tractor-trailer accident. The vehicle tried to exit the highway into the breakdown lane, but collided into the shoulder and flipped onto its right side. The driver tried to turn off the highway believing there was a problem with the items on the trailer.

The accident happened at approximately 7 a.m. around the Western Avenue and Civic Center Drive off-ramps. The lane was opened later in the day. However, the remnants of the crash were still being hauled away while the lanes were re-opened.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was identified as Massachusetts resident Joshua Linfield. He sustained injuries to the side of his body and was transported to the hospital from the scene.

April 17, 2018

Multi-Vehicle Crash, Injuries, on Route 31 in Spencer

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

On Monday, April 16th, a van and Sport Utility Vehicle were involved in a head-on collision on the snowy streets on Spencer. The accident occurred on Route 31 South near Howe Road and 132 Charleton Road.

Front and side airbags were deployed in the SUV which had extensive front end damage. The van had moderate left-side front end damage. Multiple injuries were reported and Spencer Fire and Spencer Police were on the scene.

The road was closed temporarily, forcing driver’s to find different routes around the accident scene. There are no details at this time as to how the collision occurred or who the occupants were. It appears that the SUV may have veered into the oncoming traffic of the next lane and plowed into the van, according to photos of the scene.

April 17, 2018

Medical Condition Causes Quincy Man to Run into Vehicle and Home (Update)

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

New details have been released on the Quincy accident that saw a car crash into a Quarry Street home on Sunday.

Initially, it was reported that only one vehicle crashed into the building. However, an additional vehicle also crashed into a home on that night. They were a Chevy pick up truck and a Pontiac Sport Utility Vehicle.

The accident resulted in occupants of the home having to be relocated due to the level of damage. A government official from Quincy decided that the home was not habitable after all, cutting the power and gas.

The cause of the accident was revealed to be a medical problem that preceded the first driver’s impact into the second car, which ended with both vehicles crashing into the home. The second driver, also a male, sustained no injuries.

April 17, 2018

Witnesses Provide More Details in Accident that Killed Lowell Man While Walking (Update)

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

On Monday a male in his 60s was involved in a fatal pedestrian car accident in Lowell. Bystanders at the scene have revealed today that the man was on the curb and fell off the curb when the pickup truck hit him. News reports have still not provided his identity.

The witnesses, Penny Cote and Joe Johnson, to the tragic event were actually on the sidewalk with the man when he lost his balance and fell into the street. They say that the truck driver did not leave after the accident.

An investigation is ongoing.

April 17, 2018

Early Morning Rollover Car Accident in Mansfield

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

At 5:19 a.m. Massachusetts State Police released reports that a car rollover accident occurred in Mansfield.

The accident took place on Route 495 North just before Route 95, near exit 13. It was a two-car collision with injury.

Lanes were closed to traffic temporarily.

April 17, 2018

Male Pedestrian Killed by Vehicle in Lowell

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

At 5 p.m. on Monday a male in his 60s was hit by a vehicle, driven by a man in his 30s, and killed while on a walk in Lowell. The accident occurred on Church Street near Warrent Street according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. The man was taken to a nearby hospital with severe injuries, where he succumbed to those injuries.

Lowell Police, Massachusetts State Police and the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section are looking into the incident.

April 16, 2018

Why Texting is the Most Dangerous Distraction

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

The nation has seen an increased focus on the dangers of distracted driving in recent years. While any one of a number of possible distractions can pull a motorist’s eyes off the road long enough to cause a traffic accident, few dangers are as prevalent as the recurring problem of people texting while driving.

If you suffered serious injuries or your loved one was killed in an accident caused by a driver who was text messaging at the time of the crash, it is in your best interest to avoid speaking to any insurance company until you have legal representation. You should call (617) 777-7777 to discuss your case with Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers.

April 16, 2018

Police Identify Man in Fatal Revere Hit-and-Run (Update)

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

The driver behind the fatal hit-and-run crash from April 9th, has been identified as 79-year-old, Paul Graffe. His attorney issued a statement indicating that the man believed he had hit a pothole on Route 145, the scene of the fatal accident. It was not until he was home, and his family assessed the damage on the car that he realized what happened Monday evening. On that Monday evening he also experienced chest pains and was rushed to the hospital. He was released this past Friday, April 13th.

Revere Police Headquarters reports that there was no indication of impairment of the driver by drugs or alcohol. Mr. Gaffe, through his attorney, is fully cooperating with the investigation.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Accidents

April 16, 2018

Massachusetts Turnpike Potholes Cause Trouble for Several Vehicles

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

In Sturbridge, a large pothole at Exit 9 of the Massachusetts Turnpike caused trouble for many vehicles on Monday. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation had to close down several lanes to fill in the pothole. The closure also affected the exit near Interstate 84 west.

The vehicles that came into contact with the potholes could not be moved and needed the assistance of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation emergency service patrol truck.

There is no information on whether any of the drivers suffered injuries.