Personal Injury

June 3, 2018

Update: Condition of Naiquan Hamilton Following Fatal East Bridgewater Crash

Car accidents can sometimes cause fatalities. These accidents are tragic, and they leave the family and friends of victims behind to deal with the grief and pain that comes from losing a loved one. We must all remember to remain attentive when behind the wheel as accidents can have lethal impacts.

An update is now available about the survivor of the East Bridgewater crash that claimed the lives of four Stoughton High School students.

The only person to the survive the crash has now been identified as Naiquan Hamilton. He was the driver of the vehicle and sustained extensive traumatic injuries. After the incident, he was transported to Boston Medical Center. He is being treated at the Level I trauma center, and no further details have been reported regarding his condition.

June 3, 2018

Serious Crash in Fairhaven Injures Three

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Highways can be some of the most dangerous roads and accidents that occur there can be some of the most deadly. Vehicles tend to be going at high speeds, and highways tend to be congested. While driving on freeways and highways, all drivers must be especially careful to not let their attentiveness wane.

In Fairhaven, three people were seriously injured after a multi-vehicle crash. The accident was reported to police around 12:45 p.m., and emergency responders arrived at the scene soon afterwards. A motorist had pulled over on Route 240 southbound to fix a trailer hitch. Another vehicle hit a car and pushed this vehicle into the motorist on the side of the road.

The collision involved three vehicles and caused multiple victims to suffer from injuries. One person was Medflighted to a Boston hospital. Two other people were taken by ambulance to Rhode Island Hospital. The full extent of their injuries is still under review, and the accident is still under investigation.

June 3, 2018

Crash with Injuries on Route 128 Northbound in Burlington

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A car accident can be a destructive and deadly incident. Vehicles can do a great deal of damage to people as well as property. It is vital for all people to take driving safety seriously as negligent actions can have dire consequences. Injuries that result from car accidents can leave victims suffering.

On June 2, Burlington Fire and State Police received information about a vehicle accident involving two vehicles. The call about the accident was reported to dispatcher Matthew R. Trahan. The caller reported an accident had occurred on Route 128 northbound prior to exit 33A.

Emergency personnel were dispatched to the area. Upon arrival, they found that one individual had suffered injuries in the accident, and emergency medical care was administered. Their current condition is still under review. No further details were reported.

June 3, 2018

Injury Vehicle Accident in Boston

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Car accidents that occur on freeways can be some of the most deadly accidents that happen. These accidents can go a great deal of damage as they involve vehicles moving at high speeds. Drivers must remember this whenever they are on freeways, and they must do their best to remain attentive and follow all traffic laws.

On June 2, the Boston Police Department received information about a vehicle accident involving personal injury. The accident was reported to have involved two vehicles and occurred on the Massachusetts Turnpike. The call was received by police around 2:30 p.m., and first responders were dispatched to the scene quickly afterwards.

Officer Daniel McCarthy was one of the first to arrive, and other police soon arrived as support. Upon arrival, it was discovered that at least one individual had suffered injuries, and they were transported to a nearby hospital. Their condition is still under review. However, no fatalities were reported.

June 3, 2018

Accident Involving Police Vehicle

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Car accidents can sometimes be quite severe. While not every accident causes injuries, some of them do, and some can even be deadly. All drivers must do their best to remain aware and attentive when they are driving. Caution must be taken at all times. The consequences of negligent driving can be steep.

On June 2, the Boston Police Department received information about a vehicle crash that involved a police vehicle. The accident was reported around 4 in the evening, and first responders including Officer Sean O’Brien arrived on the scene quickly.

Upon arrival at the scene on Adams Street, emergency personnel found that one individual, a civilian, had suffered injuries in the accident. Medical care was administered to this person, but the extent of their injuries is still under review. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital. However, no fatalities were reported. Police took statements from those involved and cleared the scene within the hour.

June 3, 2018

Motor Vehicle Hit-and-Run on Middlesex Turnpike

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Hit-and-run accidents can be some of the most serious accidents that happen on roads. Drivers who flee the scene are acting criminally, and they could be leaving victims behind to not receive the assistance they need. All drivers must take accountability when they cause an accident and remain at the scene afterwards.

On June 2, the Burlington Police Department received information about a vehicle crash that involved a hit-and-run driver. The accident was reported around 4:00 in the afternoon, and dispatcher Edwin W. Kolhonen received the call. Officer Patrick M. Lyons and other emergency responders arrived at the scene and found that a 2006 Honda Civic and one other vehicle were involved.

The other vehicle fled the scene. Injuries were reported, and one individual had to be transported to the hospital. Their identity has not been released. Murray’s Towing arrived at the scene to tow the Honda away. No further details were reported.

June 3, 2018

Tractor Trailer Rollover Accident in Freetown Causes Injuries

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Trucking accidents can be some of the most severe accidents that happen. These accidents can lead to serious injuries because large trucks are so much bigger than the average vehicle on the road. Truckers must do their best to look out for smaller cars, and other drivers must remain cautious when around large vehicles like semi-trucks.

A tractor trailer rolled onto its side after impact with another vehicle this morning around dawn. This accident occurred on Route 140 South at Exit 8. Freetown police and other emergency responders received information about this incident and arrived on the scene shortly afterwards.

Upon arrival, they discovered that at least one individual had been injured in the accident. It appears this individual was transported to the hospital, but there were no fatalities reported. Freetown Police are still investigating the cause of the crash. No further details were reported.

June 2, 2018

Pedestrian Accident near Beacon Street

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Pedestrian accidents can occur on any type of road. A serious accident can happen suddenly, and accidents that involve pedestrians have a high likelihood of being catastrophic. Pedestrians are vulnerable and not protected by helmets or seatbelts. Drivers must look out for pedestrians, and pedestrians must remain vigilant at all times.

The Boston Police Department received a report of a pedestrian accident on June 1. The reporting party told police that at approximately 4:50 p.m. an accident occurred on Beacon Street. Officer Jennifer Cellucci and other responders were dispatched to the scene quickly.

Upon arrival, emergency responders administered medical care to the pedestrian for their injuries. The extent of the injuries is still being determined. However, no fatalities were reported. The scene was secured within the hour, and the victim was transported to the hospital.

June 2, 2018

Bicycle Accident on Moreland Street

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Bicycle accidents can happen when we least expect them, and they can occur out of nowhere. While accidents cannot be completely prevented, driving attentively and following traffic laws can reduce the risk of an accident happening. It is vital for drivers to share the road with bicyclists and look out for them. Bicyclists must also remain vigilant when on the road.

On June 1, the Boston Police Department received information about an injury accident involving a bicycle and a vehicle. Initial reports said that the accident involved significant injury to the bicyclists. The accident was reported to police around 6:15 in the evening and occurred on Moreland Street.

Upon arrival, Officer Dennis Leah and other first responders secured the scene. Emergency medical care was administered to the victims. However, the extent of their injuries is still being determined. However, no fatalities were reported. The accident was cleared, and the normal flow of traffic resumed in the area.

June 2, 2018

Accident Involving Police Vehicle

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

An accident can happen on any type of road. While it can be easy to get complacent, we must remember to remain cautious whenever we are behind the wheel. Accidents can happen without warning, and their results can be quite catastrophic in some cases. Victims can be left dealing with injuries that impact their lives in terminal ways.

On June 1, a traffic accident involving two vehicles including a police vehicle was reported to the Boston Police Department. Emergency personnel learned of the incident around 9:30 p.m. and were dispatched to the scene quickly afterwards.

Officer Stefani McGrath was one of the first to arrive to the scene on Everett Street. At least one person was found to have sustained injuries in this accident, but their extent is still under review. However, no fatalities were reported. Statements were taken and the scene was secured within the hour.