July 11, 2018

Pittsfield, MA – Police Investigate Second Rear-End Crash

Pittsfield, MA (July 11, 2018) – Police in Pittsfield investigated two rear-end crashes that occurred at nearly the same location on Tuesday. The first crash, which we previously reported on, involved a 71 year old woman being rear-ended on South Street. The second crash, which took place less than an hour after the first, also occurred on South Street.

In this crash, police say that 17 year old Cedric Rose was driving a 2009 Ford Focus when he hit a 2016 Hyundai Sonata being driven by 30 year old Ashley Pemble. Pemble’s 5 year old son was in the car at the time of the crash. Additionally, the force of the crash caused Pemble’s car to go forward and hit a 2011 Mitsubish Endeavor, driven by 67 year old Patricia Duma. All involved are Pittsfield residents.

Pemble and her son were taken to Berkshire medical center for treatment of injuries but have since been released. No other individuals were injured in this crash.

July 11, 2018

Pittsfield, MA – Rear-End Crash Injures One

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Pittsfield, MA (July 11, 2018) – A rear-end collision in Pittsfield on Tuesday sent one person to the hospital. Just after 4:00 pm, Matthew Hoag of Cheshire was operating a 2004 Honda Accord on South Street when he rear-ended a 2007 Hyundai Elantra driven by 71 year old Manzel Morton of Pittsfield. Both drivers pulled their cars off the road and waited for police to arrive. Traffic in the area was slow to get by while the crash scene remained active.

Berkshire police arrived on scene and Morton complained of injuries sustained in the rear-end crash. She was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where her condition is currently unknown. It is expected that Hoag will be cited for causing the crash, however, it is unknown what caused him not to stop in time to avoid a collision.

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July 11, 2018

West Yarmouth, MA – Motorcyclist Killed in Crash

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

West Yarmouth, MA (July 11, 2018) – A motorcyclist died in crash in West Yarmouth on Tuesday. The collision occurred near the intersection of Town Brook and Buck Island Roads. The motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on Buck Island when it collided with a car crossing through the intersection. The force of the impact produced a “non-survivable trauma” according to Yarmouth Police Lieutenant Kevin Lennon. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Police are still investigating and Lennon says it is “too early to say what happened.” The road was closed in both directions while police investigated the wreck and remained closed for a significant period of time. A crash reconstruction team was called in to assist the investigation. The driver of the vehicle also remained on scene to cooperate with police. No further details about the crash are available.

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July 10, 2018

Millbury, MA – Serious Crash Reported on Massachusetts Turnpike

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Millbury, MA (July 10, 2018) – A serious accident involving a car and a truck was reported Tuesday afternoon on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Authorities responded to reports a two vehicle crash near exit 11 at approximately 1:00 pm. Upon arrival, police discovered that a car had collided with a truck at the scene. The car was wedged underneath the back of the truck due to the force of the crash.

Unfortunately, at least one person suffered serious injuries in the accident. The person was rushed to a hospital for treatment. There is no word on their condition at this time. Significant delays were experienced by motorists near the site of the crash as police and fire crews remained on scene for over an hour investigating the crash.

The cause of the accident has not been released and no charges were immediately filed. No other information was available Tuesday evening.

July 10, 2018

East Bridgewater, MA – Four Injured in Dump Truck Crash

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

East Bridgewater, MA (July 10, 2018) – A violent crash between a dump truck and pickup left four people, including two children, with injuries Tuesday in East Bridgewater. The crash happened Tuesday morning just after 11:00 am at Plymouth and Washington Streets. The force of the collision caused the dump truck to flip onto its side. The pickup truck was severely damaged, with its axle lying in the roadway.

Nearby Good Samaritans assisted the injured victims prior to police and rescue workers arriving on scene. The Good Samaritans assisted people out of their vehicles. Firefighters then arrived and took over providing first aid. Two children, ages 5 and 7, were transported via ambulance to South Shore Hospital with serious, but non life-threatening injuries. A 40 year old man from Weymouth was transported to a hospital with chest, neck and leg injuries. A 60 year old Halifax man was transported to the hospital for precautionary reasons.

The road remained closed for about two hours and was re-opened around 1:30 pm. East Bridgewater police and fire officials investigated the crash. The cause of the crash was not immediately released.

July 10, 2018

Brockton, MA – Local Resident Killed in Motorcycle Crash

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Brockton, MA (July 10, 2018) – A 25 year old father died Monday night when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle in Brockton. Brockton police say that Devin Delacth of Brockton was riding his Suzuki Motorcycle on North Main, near Davidson Street around 9:40 pm Monday. He then collided with a Volkswagen hatchback and was ejected from his motorcycle.

A passerby noticed Delacth lying face down in the roadway with motorcycle pieces strewn about the road. She performed CPR on the injured man before paramedics arrived on scene. Delacth was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital where he was pronounced dead from his injuries. The hatchback driver was uninjured and remained on scene to cooperate with the police investigation. It is not immediately clear what caused the crash to occur.

Local community members described Delacth as a caring person and a loving father to a young child. His girlfriend, Ashley Mendes, said she considered him her soulmate and the glue of their family and that he will always be loved and missed.

July 10, 2018

Sandwich, MA – Mother, Two Children Hurt in Sandwich Crash

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Sandwich, MA (July 10, 2018) – A woman and two children were hurt in a crash in Sandwich early Tuesday. Police report that the crash occurred around 12:52 am on Farmsville Road and Cotuit Road. There, they say that a 40 year old woman from Cotuit ran off the road and struck a tree. It is unclear why the woman ran off the road.

Two children in the car suffered serious injuries. One child was airlifted to Massachusetts General Hospital with life-threatening injuries and a second child was transported to Hasbro Children’s Hospital with serious, but non life-threatening injuries. The woman was transported to South Shore Hospital with non life-threatening injuries. She is currently listed in serious condition.

The crash remains under investigation at this time. No further information is available.

July 10, 2018

Brockton, MA – Two Car Rollover Causes Injuries

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Brockton, MA (July 10, 2018) – A woman in Brockton sustained injuries in a two car rollover collision Sunday night. Brockton police responded to a crash at the intersection of Park Road and Wheeler Avenue just before 7:00 pm. There, they found that two cars had collided with one another. An 18 year old woman was transported to a hospital with unknown injuries.

The woman was driving a Nissan Murano. When police and fire officials arrived, the Murano was lying on its side against the curb on Park Road. The other vehicle, a Toyota Camry also suffered heavy damage in the crash. The other driver did not suffer injuries. At this time, it is believed that the crash occurred when the Camry ran a stop sign and collided with the Murano. It is expected that Brockton Police will charge the Camry driver for running a stop sign.

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July 10, 2018

Newton, MA – Six Car Crash Causes Injuries

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Newton, MA (July 10, 2018) – A six car crash in Newton, Massachusetts resulted in injuries Monday night. The crash occurred just after 6:00 pm at mile marker 124 in the eastbound lanes of Route 90. Massachusetts State Police responded to the initial accident call. MSP has not determined what caused the six vehicles to collide with one another, however the accident appears to be a type of chain reaction crash.

Medical personnel responded to the scene to assist police. Several people were hurt in the accident, however, their injuries are not life-threatening. There is no additional update on their condition as of Tuesday morning. State police remained on scene for a period of time investigating the crash. No word on charges and no details additional details were immediately available.

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July 10, 2018

Weymouth, MA – Police Respond to Crash on Norton Avenue

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Weymouth, MA (July 10, 2018) – Police in Weymouth received a call at approximately 8:00 pm on Monday concerning an accident that had just occurred on Norton Street. The accident, which involved multiple vehicles, left at least one person with injuries. Police and other emergency officials responded to the crash. Once there, they located the injured victim. Medical treatment was given on scene and the victim was later taken to South Shore Hospital for further treatment.

Police blocked the affected area while they investigated the crash. Officers took statements from those on scene and completed a crash report. There is no initial word on the cause of this collision. The extent of injuries is also unknown at this time. Police are still investigation but did not issue any citations in the immediate aftermath of the crash.

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