July 5, 2018

Worcester, MA – Elderly Couple Killed in July 4th Crash

Worcester, MA (July 5, 2018) – An elderly couple from Worcester died in a July 4th crash. The crash happened Wednesday afternoon around 2:45 pm at Berry Road. Officers responding to the scene found the couple, an 87 year old man and an 82 year old woman, trapped inside their vehicle. An ambulance rushed the couple to a nearby hospital where they were pronounced dead.

Witnesses reported seeing a 2011 Camry traveling on Lynnwood Lane before running through a stop sign and crashing into a boulder, apparently without slowing down. The vehicle was observed to be traveling in the wrong direction on the opposite side of the road just before the crash.

There is no word on what caused the crash to occur. Authorities are still investigating all possibilities and have not ruled out any potential causes at this time. The deceased couple has not been identified.

July 4, 2018

Mashpee, MA – Child Seriously Injured in Boating Accident

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Mashpee, MA (July 4, 2018) – A child playing on Wakeby Pond suffered a severe leg injury on Tuesday evening. The accident happened around 6:00 pm near Route 130. According to initial reports, the child was in a tube on the pond when the injury occurred. The child was apparently struck by a boat. A medflight helicopter was called in airlift the young victim to a hospital. However, authorities soon learned that the helicopter was too far away and instead elected to have the child transported by ambulance to Hasbro Childrens Hospital. It is not immediately clear if the was struck by the propeller or some other part of the boat.

The child’s injury has been classified as serious but no further details are given at this time. The incident remains under investigation with local authorities as of Wednesday.

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July 4, 2018

Worcester, MA – Reported Pedestrian Accident with Injuries

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Worcester, MA (July 4, 2018) – A pedestrian accident occurred in Worcester on Tuesday morning. Around 10:00, police were dispatched to the 1 block of Water Street in reference to a pedestrian vs. vehicle accident. Patrol officers quickly discovered that a pedestrian had been injured in this crash. Officers radioed for an ambulance to respond to the scene to treat the injured pedestrian. At this time, there is no word on the pedestrian’s condition.

From all indications, the driver involved in this crash cooperated with the Worcester police investigation. No charges have been issued. There is no further information available as of Wednesday morning.

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July 4, 2018

Worcester, MA – Hit and Run on Pleasant Street

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Worcester, MA (July 4, 2018) – Police in Worcester responded to a hit and run accident on Tuesday afternoon. The hit and run took place in the 200 block of Pleasant Street and involved two vehicles. One vehicle left the scene of the crash before officers could arrive. The other vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with investigators. One person suffered injuries in the crash. The extent and severity of the injuries could not be immediately verified as of Wednesday.

Police are actively investigating this incident as they continue to search for the responsible driver. There is no word on the type of vehicle that they are looking for at this time. No other details surrounding the crash have been released.

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July 4, 2018

Worcester, MA – Accident on Major Taylor Boulevard

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Worcester, MA (July 4, 2018) – Several injury accidents were reported in Worcester on Tuesday, July 3rd. Police were seemingly busy throughout the day going from one crash scene to another. Some of the accidents involved injury to drivers involved.

An injury crash was reported to police around 1:00 pm. The accident took place on Major Taylor Boulevard. Injuries were sustained in the crash. Patrol officers responded to the crash scene and closed down the roadway while they investigated. This resulted in motorists experiencing some early afternoon delays while the investigation remained ongoing.

Police are still looking into the cause of the crash. They will seek to determine whether one or more drivers were negligent in causing the collision and, if appropriate, will issue a citation for traffic law violations at the appropriate time. As of Wednesday morning, there was no word on charges associated with the crash.

July 4, 2018

Worcester, MA – At Least One Injured in Grove Street Crash

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Worcester, MA (July 4, 2018) – Worcester Police were called out to a crash on Tuesday in the 400 block of Grove Street. Around 2:00 pm police received a report of a crash with injuries at this location. Officers responded to the call and arrived on scene shortly thereafter. At least one person sustained injuries in the crash but it is not known at this time whether the injuries are considered serious or life-threatening.

A crash investigation is ongoing with the Worcester Police Department. At this time, officers have not publicly released a cause for the crash. A number of factors, including speed, driver inattention and violations of traffic laws will be considered in determining legal responsibility. No additional information is available at this time.

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July 4, 2018

North Adams, MA – Driver Identified, Charged in Pedestrian Accident

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

North Adams, MA (July 4, 2018) – Police in North Adams, Massachusetts have identified and charged a driver in a very serious pedestrian accident that occurred last month.

On June 24, a 33 year old man, whose name has not been released, had just exited a parked car at 291 West Main Street. Upon exiting, the pedestrian was struck by an oncoming vehicle. He was airlifted from the crash scene by a medical helicopter and transported to Bay State Medical Center. He currently remains at Bay State in critical condition.

On Tuesday police issued charges against the driver, identified as 31 year old Galeb Garhartt. Garhartt, of Pownal, Vermont, is charged with a marked lanes violation and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

July 4, 2018

Salem, MA – One Driver Injured in Accident on Washington Street

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Salem, MA (July 4, 2018) – A driver in Salem, Massachusetts sustained injuries in a two vehicle crash Tuesday. The crash occurred at 7:35 pm on Washington Street, near the intersection with Mill Street. Police say two vehicles collided with one another for unknown reasons. The force of the collision caused the airbags in one of the vehicles to be deployed.

Police discovered that one driver was injured in the crash and requested that an ambulance also respond to the crash. The injured victim accepted medical treatment. It is not known at this time whether the victim was also transported to the hospital for additional attention. This accident remains under investigation with no cause immediately given by Salem police.

No additional details are available as of Wednesday morning.

July 4, 2018

Peabody, MA – Officers Respond to Three Vehicle Crash with Injuries

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Peabody, MA (July 4, 2018) – Police in Peabody, Massachusetts were called to the scene of a three vehicle crash on Tuesday. The accident occured in the 200 block of Andover Street. Police responded to Andover upon receiving a dispatch about the accident. Once they arrived, they determined that three vehicles were involved in the crash.

EMS officials also responded to the accident. The injured victims were treated at the scene but the severity and extent of the injuries are unknown at this time. Police are actively investigating this crash in an effort to determine the cause. No charges were immediately issued against any of the drivers involved.

The names of those injured in the crash have not been released by officers.

July 4, 2018

Peabody, MA – Lane Violation Leads to Two Car Crash

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

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.

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