June 22, 2018

One Seriously Injured in Saugus Wreck

A serious wreck in Saugus, Massachusetts on Thursday sent one person to the hospital. The crash happened on Essex Street when a Toyota Camry crossed over the center line of a two lane road. As the Camry drifted back into its lane, it sideswiped a Ford pickup truck at 226 Essex Street. The pickup truck was also pulling a trailer at the time of the crash.

Police and fire personnel rushed to the scene. The Camry was heavily damaged and its airbags deployed in the crash. The driver of the Camry had to be cut of their vehicle using hydraulic rescue equipment. The driver was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital with serious, but not life-threatening, injuries. The truck driver was able to walk away unharmed. The Saugus Police Department is still investigating this crash and has not released the names of those involved or any reason for why the Camry may have crossed the dividing line.

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June 16, 2018

Motorcyclists Injured in I-93 Collision

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A weekend collision on Interstate 93 near exit 3 left two motorcyclists injured. The collision was reported to authorities on Saturday morning at around 10:00 am. First responders rushed to the scene of the crash. Upon their arrival, they discovered two motorcyclists lying in the roadway suffering from serious injuries. Both motorcyclists were located in the high speed lane of the highway.

Firefighters from the Salem fire department responded to the crash. They found one motorcyclist lying on the ground against a guardrail. The second motorcyclist was lying just north of the first. One patient is described as having multiple abrasions which are not considered life threatening. The second is described as having lower back and lower leg injuries, along with multiple abrasions. It is unclear if the second man’s injuries are life-threatening.

Both patients were transported to a Boston hospital as the investigation of the crash remained ongoing. The current condition of the victims has not been revealed. Authorities have also not identified either motorcyclist in the crash.

June 16, 2018

Crash in Brockton Leaves One Critically Injured

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A Friday night crash in Brockton, Massachusetts left one person critically injured. According to authorities, the accident took place at approximately 7:30 pm on East Street. Brockton Police were dispatched in reference to the accident call. According to Lt. Ken Grice, the sequence of events began with a man attempting to make a turn from East Street into his driveway. At the same time, a truck was traveling behind the man and attempted to make a pass to go around the man’s vehicle. The truck failed to maneuver safely around the vehicle, however, and ended up sideswiping the turning car.

Emergency medical personnel quickly responded to the scene of the accident while officers investigated. Upon their arrival, they provided aid to the injured man before eventually taking him to a Boston hospital. The man is listed in critical condition at the hospital. At this time, authorities have not released the name of the driver or the injured victim. The Brockton Police Department continues to investigate the crash. It is not is police plan to charge the man in the pickup truck for his role in the crash.

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June 16, 2018

Bicyclist Suffers Serious Injuries in Overnight Crash

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A bicyclist was seriously injured in an overnight crash. The crash took place Friday evening in Northampton, Massachusetts. The Northampton Police were called to a scene at New South Street at approximately 1:00 am upon a report of a bicyclist striking a vehicle. Officers responded along with members of the department’s accident reconstruction team.

While on scene, officers were able to determine that a vehicle was stopped at the stoplight in the intersection. The bicyclist came up from behind and struck the vehicle. Northampton Police Sargeant Greg Korepta says the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with the police investigation. At this time, no charges have been issued against the driver and it is unclear if any will be forthcoming. The bicyclist’s condition was not immediately available.

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