Personal Injury

June 12, 2018

Three People Seriously Injured in Collision

On June 11, police received a report of a serious vehicle accident involving two vehicles. The accident was reported in the morning, and emergency responders were dispatched to the scene shortly.

Upon arrival, they found that a Toyota SUV being driven by Andrew Brockelman of Boxford was traveling northbound when a Mazda being driven by Richard Spiess of Southwest Harbor was traveling southbound when the two vehicles collided.

Spiess and his wife, Lee Ann, were flown by helicopter to a hospital in Lewiston. He is listed in critical condition. Brockelman was also injured, but he is listed in fair condition. The accident occurred near Hazelwood Drive and remains under investigation by the Carrabassett Valley Police Department. No fatalities were reported at the scene.

June 12, 2018

Accident with Car Fire in Chelmsford

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

On June 12, Massachusetts State Police received a report about a multi-vehicle accident involving injuries. The incident was reported to the department around 8:20 in the morning.

Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene quickly, and, upon arrival, they discovered that one of the cars involved in the crash had caught on fire as a result of the crash. Fire crews proceeded to put out the fire as EMTs administered medical care to the one individual who had been injured in the accident. The extent of the injuries is still under review. However, no fatalities were reported. The accident occurred on I-495 northbound in Chelmsford.

Authorities closed the right lane as the scene was cleared. The normal flow of traffic resumed within the hour.

June 12, 2018

Worker Dies After Falling Out of Tree

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

On June 11, police and emergency crews received a report of a workplace accident involving a worker falling from a tree. The accident occurred on Monday and was reported to Medway Police and Fire Communications Center through a 911 emergency call stating a man at 27 Broken Tree Road fell approximately 30 feet out of a tree.

Upon arrival, an ambulance transported Lewis P. Umbenhower III, 38, to Milford Regional Medical Center. He was pronounced dead while at the hospital. Preliminary investigations into the incident indicate Umbenhower was cutting a portion of a tree when he fell. The incident is under investigation by OSHA as well as local police. Umbenhower was an independent contractor.

Workplace Accidents

June 12, 2018

Tractor-Trailer Accident on I-90

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

On June 12, a tractor-trailer accident caused traffic delays. The accident was reported to Massachusetts State Police around 6 in the morning. The accident occurred on I-90 in Palmer on the eastbound side of the freeway and involved one other vehicle.

Emergency crews including police and fire were dispatched to the scene and arrived quickly. They discovered that the accident was caused one individual to sustain injuries, and emergency medical care was administered at the scene. The extent of their injuries is still being determined. Police directed traffic away from the area, and, within the hour, the accident was cleared and traffic resumed as normal. There were no fatalities reported in this accident.

Injuries and Trucking Accidents

June 12, 2018

Crash on Mass Pike in Palmer Injures One

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

On June 12, State Police responded to a car accident that occurred on the Massachusetts Pike eastbound in Palmer. Police were first informed of this accident around 5:30 in the morning and emergency crews responded to the scene shortly thereafter.

Upon arrival at Exit 8, Palmer firefighters used the Jaws of Life to extricate one woman from a vehicle. The woman was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries, but the extent of her condition is still being determined. However, no fatalities were reported. Fire and police authorities closed the left lane for a time while personnel remained on-scene and documented the incident.

Massachusetts State Police reopened all lines within a couple of hours. Police took statements from witnesses and those involved in the accident. This crash remains under investigation.

June 12, 2018

Update: Police Identify 4 Killed in Crash

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

On June 11, an update has become available about a car crash reported on earlier this week. The car crash occurred in Berwick and killed four people. Initially, the names of the victims were not released, but these names have now been released by police.

According to authorities on the scene, the crash happened when 31-year-old Robert Howard of Buxton made an improper pass and slid into the path of another vehicle. Howard was one of the people who passed away. Two passengers in his car, Kevin Clark, 29, and Davin Clark, 7, were also killed. Barbara Allen, 73, also died. She was a passenger in the other vehicle. Four other people also sustained injuries in the crash. This incident took place on Route 4.

Injuries and Vehicle Accidents

June 12, 2018

Vehicle Accident at O’Neill Tunnel

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

On June 11, Massachusetts State Police received information about a car accident. The call was received around 12:20 in the afternoon, and emergency responders were dispatched to the area quickly after hearing of the accident. The accident occurred on Route 93 northbound near the O’Neill Tunnel in Boston.

Upon arrival, they found that the accident had impacted the area near the tunnel, and the center lane was closed due to the crash. Police directed traffic around the area. One individual sustained injuries in the crash, and EMTs administered medical care at the scene. There were no fatalities reported. The lanes were reopened within the hour, and traffic flow resumed as usual. The extent of the injuries involved is still being determined.

Accidents and Injuries

June 12, 2018

Car Accident at Route 32

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

On June 12, a car accident was reported to State Police. The news of the accident was given to police around 11:00 in the morning and emergency responders were dispatched to the scene quickly after receiving this information. The accident was reported to be moderate. Upon arrival at the scene which occurred at Route 32 at Exit 8, first responders secured the scene and directed traffic around the area so the accident could be assessed.

One individual was injured in the accident, but the extent of their injuries is still under review. No fatalities were reported. Traffic in the area was impacted while the scene was cleared. Statements were taken at the scene.

Accidents and Injuries

June 12, 2018

Hit-and-Run Accident on Vernon Street

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

On June 11, the Worcester Police Department received information about a two-car accident that involved a hit-and-run driver. This information was called into the department at 10:00 p.m. and occurred on the 1st block of Vernon Street. Dispatchers sent emergency responders to the scene quickly, and fire and police crews responded.

Once arriving at the accident, first responders administered medical care for injuries that one victim had sustained in the crash. The extent of their injuries is still under review, and no fatalities were reported. The crash remains under investigation, and police are looking for the driver who fled the scene. Statements were taken from witnesses and the victim.

Car Accidents and Injuries

June 12, 2018

Accident on Main Street in Saugus Injures One

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

On June 11, the Beverly Police Department received news of a motor vehicle accident with injury after a 911 caller reported the incident. The accident occurred on Main Street at Route 1 and was reported to police around 8 in the evening.

Internal reports indicated that the accident involved two vehicles, and emergency authorities were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, police directed traffic around the area. Some of the individuals involved were injured, and emergency medical care was given to them at the scene. The extent of their injuries is still being determined. However, no fatalities were reported.

Injuries and Car Accidents