July 10, 2018

Taunton, MA – Pedestrian Hurt in Hit and Run

Taunton, MA (July 10, 2018) – A pedestrian in Taunton was hurt in hit and run that took place on Sunday morning, according to Taunton Police Lieutenant Eric Nichols. The victim, who has been identified only as a female, was at a home at 62 Shores Street when she was struck by a vehicle attempting to back out of a driveway. Taunton police have classified the incident as a “disturbance” but have provided no further information on what led up to the collision.

Police and EMS arrived on scene to treat the woman for injuries sustained after being struck by the car. She was transported to Morton Hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening. At this time, police have not made any arrests in the hit and run incident, however, they believe that they know the identity of the driver and are engaging in active search to find them. No additional information has been released regarding this incident.

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June 29, 2018

Taunton, MA – Motorcyclist In Fatal Crash Identified

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Taunton, MA (June 29, 2018) – Yesterday we reported on a serious crash involving a car and a motorcycle that took place in a Taunton neighborhood. The crash occurred when a motorcyclist traveling through the neighborhood struck a car that was backing out of the driveway. Police described the impact as the motorcyclist broadsiding the car.

Today there is sad news from that collision. The involved motorcyclist, who was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries, has died. Police have identified him as 20 year old Tiago Amaral of Taunton. The driver has been identified only as a 46 year old man. Weather conditions were wet and rainy at the time of crash. Police in Taunton he emphasized that the crash remains under investigation and, at this time, there is no word on potential charges.

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June 28, 2018

Taunton, MA – Motorcyclist Involved in Serious Crash with Car

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Taunton, MA (June 28, 2018) – A motorcyclist was left with life-threatening injuries following a crash with a vehicle on Thursday in Taunton, Massachusetts. The crash occurred Thursday afternoon on Liberty Street. Taunton police rushed to the scene to investigate upon receiving the call. Officers believe the collision occurred when the motorcyclist struck a car which was backing out of a driveway. Police say that the motorcyclist “broadsided” the car, causing the bike to overturn in the roadway.

Rescue units responded to the crash, along with police. The motorcyclist, who is described only as a 20 year old from Taunton, was transported by ambulance to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. A fire department official on scene described the injuries as “bad.” The motorcyclist was initially pinned underneath the car and had to be extricated by the Jaws of Life. Traffic was closed in both directions while the accident was investigated. Police have not identified either the motorcyclist or the driver of the car, which was described as a Chrysler Sebring. There is no word on potential charges at this time.

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April 24, 2018

Woman Crashes Into Garage

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A woman in Rayham sustained injuries after her speeding vehicle crashed through a garage.

The nearly 90-year-old woman was hurt this morning because she stepped on the gas with her vehicle in reverse crashing into a garage. She was trying to get out of the way of a pick-up truck that was stationed out front of the garage.

Law enforcement officials were dispatched to a home at 63 Center Street at about 9:30 a.m.