Personal Injury

May 24, 2018

Accident on Sturgis Street

Car accidents can happen when we least expect them, and they can occur on busy freeways or on quiet backroads. Because of this, it is essential for drivers to remain attentive and follow traffic laws at all times. By doing so, drivers reduce the risk that a serious accident will occur.

On May 23, The Worcester Police Department received a call about a two-car accident around 4 in the afternoon. The accident occurred on Sturgis Street, and police and other emergency personnel responded to the scene shortly after receiving the call.

Police and fire units responded and administered care to the victims at the scene. While injuries were reported, the extent of these injuries has not yet been released to the public and there appear to be no fatalities as a result of the crash

May 24, 2018

Accident on Lake Avenue

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Vehicle accidents can happen out of nowhere. While accidents can happen to even attentive drivers, careful driving can reduce the risk of accidents happening. It is so essential for each and every driver to remain attentive and follow all of the rules of the road. We must all do our part to keep our roads safe.

On May 23, the Worcester Police Department responded to a two-vehicle accident with minor injuries. This incident occurred at the 1 block of Lake Avenue and was reported to the police department at around 5 in the evening. Emergency personnel responded to the scene soon afterwards, and they administered care on the scene. The police department reported that one of the drivers fled the scene.

The search for the absent driver is ongoing. While the extent of the injuries is unclear, no fatalities were reported, and the regular flow of traffic quickly resumed.

May 24, 2018

Hit-and-Run on Brattle Street

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Car accidents can happen anywhere, even on less crowded and uncongested roads. Some car accidents cause serious injuries, and their impacts can be devastating. As such, all drivers should remember to drive cautiously.

On May 23, the Worcester Police Department received information about a hit-and-run accident. The accident involved minor injuries though none appeared to be life-threatening. The incident occurred on the 1 block of Brattle Street around 6 p.m. that evening. The accident involved two vehicles, one of which fled the scene shortly after the initial impact.

The police department and other emergency personnel responded to the scene and administered care to the victim still present at the scene. The victim spoke with police about the accident, and a search is ongoing for the other driver and vehicle involved.

May 24, 2018

Accident on Northeast Cutoff

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

While no one ever thinks an accident will happen to them, these hazards can come when we least expect them. Car accidents can be extremely devastating and cause severe injuries. It is essential for all drivers to remember to pay attention and drive cautiously.

On May 23, the Worcester Police Department received a call about an accident with an unspecified number of personal injuries. The accident occurred on the 100 block of the Northeast Cutoff around 7 p.m that evening. First responders were quickly dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, emergency personnel administered care for minor injuries, and none appeared to be life-threatening.

The scene was cleaned up shortly afterwards and the normal flow of traffic resumed. While the extent of the injuries is not known, no fatalities were reported.

May 24, 2018

Crash on Malboeuf Road

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Vehicle accidents often happen when they are least expected, and the impacts of these accidents can be dire. Through remaining attentive and following the rules of the road, they can do their part to prevent accidents. Reckless driving can cause accidents and leave people with detrimental impacts that change their lives.

Authorities are currently investigating a crash that occurred on Malboeuf Road around 3:40 p.m. According to initial reports, a pickup truck collided with another vehicle and proceeded to veer off of the road. The truck then crashed into a utility pole before finally coming to a stop. Upon arrival, emergency personnel examined the two individuals involved in the crash and determined their injuries to be non-life-threatening before they were transported to local hospitals. Both the truck driver and an area passenger are receiving care for their injuries and are expected to make a full recovery.

The crash is still being investigated by the Ware Police, and no further injuries or fatalities were reported. Normal traffic resumed shortly after the accident.

May 24, 2018

Hit-and-Run Accident on Thomas Street

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Vehicle accidents can happen without warning, and the impacts of some of these accidents can be extremely devastating. Negligent driving can leave other people injured, and drivers who cause a wreck and then flee the scene are forging their responsibility to the victims as well as engaging in criminal activity They could be victims behind to suffer and not receive the medical attention required.

On May 23, the Worcester Police Department received a call about a hit-and-run driver. Initial reports indicated that the accident involved two vehicles, one of which fled the scene shortly afterwards. The accident was reported to police at around 11 p.m and occurred on the 1st block of Thomas Street. Emergency personnel quickly arrived at the scene of the crash.

Upon arrival, first responders administered care for minor injuries. The flow of traffic was restored shortly afterwards and while injuries were reported, there appear to be no life-threatening injuries. Police are still searching for the other vehicle involved in the accident.

May 24, 2018

Accident with Minor Injuries at Zakim Bridge

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Vehicle accidents can be devastating. The sheer weight and size of vehicles means they can do serious damage. This is why all drivers need to remember to drive with caution at all times. If they do not, they could end up causing an accident.

On May 23, a minor traffic accident involving two vehicles was reported in Boston. Emergency responders first heard about the accident around 11:45 in the morning. First responders were dispatched to the scene on Route 93 Southbound. Upon arrival at Zakim Bridge, they found one of the vehicles was disabled in the right lane and blocking traffic, causing a backlog that extended down the highway.

Emergency personnel initially directed traffic around the scene. While injuries were reported, the extent of the injuries was not initially released. However, no fatalities were announced.

May 23, 2018

Traffic Accident on I-495 Southbound

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Vehicle accidents can happen without warning, and the impacts of these accidents can be devastating and far-reaching. The sheer size and weight of some vehicles can cause life-altering injuries, and because of this, it is important to drive cautiously and attentively whenever you get behind the wheel.

On May 22, a multi-vehicle accident occurred and was reported at 9:32 p.m. First responders were directed to I-495 Southbound between Exit 54 of Hillside Avenue and Exit 53 of Broad Street.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene of the incident shortly after it was reported. Upon arrival, they examined and spoke with all those involved in the accident. Minor injuries were reported but no life-threatening injuries were disclosed. The damaged vehicles were quickly removed from the flow of traffic and regular conditions resumed shortly afterwards.

May 23, 2018

Accident with Vehicle Fire on I-93

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Interstates can be particularly dangerous roadways as they sustain thousands of vehicles a day. Whenever you are behind the wheel of a vehicle, we urge you to remain cautious and attentive to what is happening around you, and this is particularly relevant when driving on busy roads at high speeds.

Massachusetts State Police recently responded to an accident on the local interstate. On May 22, emergency responders received notification at 12:10 p.m. of an incident on I-93 Northbound. The accident occurred near Zakim Bridge, and upon arriving at the scene, police discovered a truck that had caught fire as a result of the accident. Firefighters arrived and were able to control the blaze without incident.

The accident did cause traffic delays as the two right lanes of the interstate were closed and vehicles slowed as they passed through the area. Minor injuries were reported but there were no fatalities at the time of posting

May 23, 2018

Woman Charged in Hit-and-Run

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Hit-and-run accidents can be particularly devastating as they can leave victims behind who are in dire need of help and assistance. Drivers who act recklessly and criminally in this way are not showing any respect to the lives of the victims they have hurt.

On May 21, police were looking for an SUV that sideswiped a police car. Using serial numbers that were found on vehicle parts at the crash scene, they were able to track down the hit-and-run driver.

Officer Gage was in the cruiser at a traffic stop at 2 a.m. on Leominster-Shirley Road when his car was hit. He sustained minor injuries, and the driver sped away from the scene.