July 4, 2018

Peabody, MA – Lane Violation Leads to Two Car Crash

Peabody, MA (July 4, 2018) – Police in Peabody, Massachusetts responded to a two car crash Tuesday. The crash occurred at 40 Enon Street around 6:30 am Tuesday morning. The accident involved two vehicles. Neither vehicle had passengers.

Police arrived on scene to investigate the crash shortly after it occurred. Both drivers suffered minor injuries and were treated by EMS at the crash site. Both declined to be transported to a hospital for further evaluation. Officers believe that the accident occurred when one of the cars crossed the center line of the roadway and struck the other. One driver was charged with a marked lanes violation for their role in the crash.

No additional details are available at this time.

July 4, 2018

Lowell, MA – Woman Seriously Injured in Hit and Run

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Lowell, MA (July 4, 2018) – A woman riding a scooter in Lowell, Massachusetts was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on Tuesday night. The woman was riding on Middlesex Street near the corner of West Aldea Street around 10:00 when she was struck by an SUV passing through the area. The SUV driver fled the scene immediately after the crash and before police could arrive on the scene.

The injured woman was airlifted to a Boston hospital with serious injuries, according to Lowell Police Captain Paul LaFerriere. It is unknown whether her injuries are life-threatening as of Wednesday morning. The intersection of Middlesex and West Aldea was closed for nearly two hours while police investigated the crash. Emergency broadcasts just after the collision indicated that the SUV had heavy front end damage.

Police are still searching for the hit and run driver and their investigation into the crash remains ongoing. No other information is available at this time.

July 4, 2018

Worcester, MA – Police Complete Investigation, Charge Driver in Pedestrian Crash

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Worcester, MA (July 4, 2018) – Police have completed their investigation into a fatal pedestrian accident that took place in Worcester last month.

On June 12, 20 year old Gabriella Lowell was walking along Grafton Street, about a half-mile from her home. Lowell was walking home from a nearby McDonald’s around 9:00 pm. She was in a marked cross-walk, approximately three quarters of the way to the other side of the road when she was struck by an SUV. Ms. Lowell was taken to a nearby hospital where she later died from her injuries.

The driver, a 21 year old, stopped at the scene and cooperated with police. The driver was visibly emotional and could be seen crying while talking to investigators. No charges were issued at the time.

July 4, 2018

Marshfield, MA – Boy Suffers Second Degree Burns from Fireworks

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Marshfield, MA (July 4, 2018) – A boy in Marshfield, Massachusetts suffered severe burns in a fireworks accident on Tuesday. The boy was on a beach Tuesday when he was injured by the exploding firework. Police responded to Farragut Road around 9:30 pm, shortly after the explosion occurred. There, they found the boy suffering from burns to his legs.

An ambulance transported the boy to South Shore Hospital for treatment. The boy has second degree burns and is expected to remain in the hospital indefinitely while he recovers. Police have not released his age or provided additional details surrounding the accident. It is unknown if the boy was being supervised by an adult when the injuries occurred.

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July 4, 2018

Lancaster, Mass – Man Escapes Fiery Crash Thanks to Good Samaritans

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Lancaster, MA (July 4, 2018) – A crash in Lancaster, Massachusetts on Tuesday left an elderly man in the hospital with injuries but also thankful to still be alive.

Firefighters in Lancaster say that the man was traveling on I-190 south near Lancaster when his car suddenly veered off the road and into the woods. The car hit several trees before coming to rest. The vehicle then caught fire with the man still inside. Several bystanders saw the accident and rushed to the man’s aide. They were able to pull him from the vehicle just before it became engulfed in flames. This action almost certainly saved the man’s life.

Medical workers came to the scene and evaluated the man for injuries. He was transported to Umass Medical Center for further evaluation but is expected to be ok. The Good Samaritans identities are not known according to Lancaster Fire Chief Michael Hanson.

July 4, 2018

Pittsfield, MA – Car Collides with Police Cruiser

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Pittsfield, MA (July 4, 2018) – A police cruiser was involved in a crash with a vehicle on Tuesday in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The accident happened early Tuesday, around 1:00 am at the corner of Fenn and First Streets. At that time, a Pittsfield officer was transporting a prisoner to the police station when his police cruiser was struck by another car. There is no immediate word on what caused this crash to occur.

Injuries were sustained in this crash but we are told that they are not considered serious or life-threatening. It is unknown whether the police cruiser had its lights or sirens activated at the time of the crash. The accident is still under investigation and no charges have been filed as of Wednesday morning.

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July 4, 2018

Northampton, MA Pedestrian Hit by Police Cruiser

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Northampton, MA (July 4, 2018) – A pedestrian suffered injuries after being struck by a police cruiser in Northampton, Massachusetts on Tuesday. The collision took place in Pulaski Park while police were en route to a call about a suicidal person with a knife. The woman who was struck suffered non life-threatening injuries. She was transported to a nearby hospital to receive further evaluation, according to Northampton Police Chief Jodi Kasper.

The woman’s name has not been released. Police were able to apprehend the knife-wielding suspect with no additional injuries to anyone involved. It is unclear at this time if the responsible officer will be charged with hitting the pedestrian.

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July 3, 2018

Cambridge, MA – Child Struck by Vehicle

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Cambridge, MA (July 3, 2018) – Police in Cambridge, Massachusetts responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a child pedestrian on Monday. Officers were called to Rindge Avenue just before 5:00 pm in reference to a car vs. pedestrian crash. Once there, they discovered that a child had been struck by a car. Pro EMS also responded to the crash to treat the injured child. The child was transported to a hospital for evaluation. The injuries are not believed to be serious.

Police are investigating the crash. They do not suspect that any foul play was involved, however, there is no final word on whether the driver will be charged for hitting the child. No further information about the crash is currently available.

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July 3, 2018

Worcester, MA – One Injured in Lake Avenue Crash

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Worcester, MA (July 3, 2018) – Worcester police responded to a crash in the 1 block of Lake Avenue North on Monday. Police were first dispatched to the crash scene just after 3:00 pm after receiving a call for assistance to the area. Fire and rescue personnel were also on scene due to the injuries caused in this crash. One person was treated on scene. The extent of injuries are unknown.

Traffic on Lake Avenue was disrupted as the road was shut down while police worked the crash scene. The damaged vehicles were removed from the street while officers took statements from the drivers and considered all factors which may have caused the crash. As of Tuesday, the police investigation into the accident remained ongoing and officers had not publicly released any information regarding the cause.

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July 3, 2018

Worcester, MA- Injury Accident on Harvard Street

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Worcester, MA (July 3, 2018) – Police in Worcseter, Massachusetts were busy late Monday night responding to an injury accident in the 1 block of Harvard Street. This accident occurred at 11:00 pm. Police received the call shortly after 11 and went to the scene promptly to investigate.

Unfortunately, upon their arrival, officers discovered injuries caused by the crash. Given this information, a medical unit was also called in to treat the crash victim. Medical treatment was administered on scene but there is no word on what, if any, additional medical treatment was necessary.

All of those involved in this crash remained at the scene to cooperate with the subsequent police investigation. Police are still looking into what caused the crash and have not released further information as of Tuesday morning.