Accidents Massachusetts

May 3, 2018

Jacquelyn Perry Killed in Single-Car Crash

Jacquelyn Perry was killed in a single-car crash on I-195 in Wareham on Tuesday. Massachusetts State Police released the identity Wednesday. Perry was 30 years old when she was killed in her 2001 Honda Civic. As the vehicle veered off the highway, Perry overcorrected and the car rolled over into the woods. Perry was killed at the scene and was the sole death. No other injuries were reported

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May 3, 2018

Toddler Suffers Broken Leg in Hit and Run

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

32-year-old Edgar Diaz is being held on $7,500 bail after running through a stop sign and hitting a young toddler with his pickup truck. The young toddler suffered a broken leg from the accident on the corner of Massasoit Street. The child’s mother, Caren Ventura, was at the scene of the accident.

Diaz fled the scene on foot but was restrained by a group of women before police arrived. The street is known to have a speeding issue, and police say there have been several accidents on the street since January 2017, three of which resulted in injuries.

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May 2, 2018

Train Strikes and Kills 25-year-old Joseph A. Cerrato, III in Middleboro

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Train Strikes and Kills 25-year-old Joseph A. Cerrato, III in Middleboro

A call was received Tuesday night, April 1, 2018, that a pedestrian man was struck by a SB MBTA commuter train. The accident happened around 7:55 pm near the Middleboro/Lakeville stop just after the Bridgewater stop. This is west of Everett Street, near Route 44.

Middleboro police and fire departments responded to the call. When they arrived, they discovered the man had been killed by the impact. The crash scene was about half a mile long.

May 2, 2018

Injury Crash in Charlton as Car Collides with RV

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Injury Crash in Charlton as Car Collides with RV

Early Tuesday evening, May 1, 2018, a car and RV collided causing injuries to the driver of the vehicle. The accident happened around 6:00 pm at a business off of Route 20.

Both the car and the RV caught on fire immediately upon impact. Charlton Police state the accident was in the parking lot of O’Malley’s Truck & Auto Body. Preliminary investigations show that the car was travelling through the parking lot when it struck the stationary RV.

May 2, 2018

Commuter Rail Train Struck and Killed Pedestrian in Ayer

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Commuter Rail Train Struck and Killed Pedestrian in Ayer

A man carrying his bike was struck and killed on train tracks Wednesday, May 2, 2018 in Ayer. The train was stopped in Ayer for the rest of the day while the investigation proceeded.

The man was struck by an incoming train, while Transit police state he was trespassing. He was transported to Nashoba Valley Medical Center where he was later died from his injuries.

May 2, 2018

Message from Natalia’s Family sent to Edgar Diaz, the Man Responsible for the Hit and Run

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Message from Natalia’s Family sent to Edgar Diaz, the Man Responsible for the Hit and Run

Natalia, who turns three next week, was struck by a truck Tuesday night, May 1, 2018, at the corner of Montmorenci Street and Massasoit Street. The accident happened around 7:00 pm.

The truck was driven by 32-year-old Edgar Diaz of Springfield. Diaz originally ran on foot from the accident. He was caught a little farther down the street and held there until the police arrived. Diaz was found to not have a valid driver’s license.

May 2, 2018

An Elderly Couple Sent to Hospital After Fire in Chicopee

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

An Elderly Couple Sent to Hospital After Fire in Chicopee

Early Wednesday morning, May 2, 2018, a call was received regarding a house fire on Czepiel Street in Chicopee. The fire was first discovered around 6:15 am by a neighbor who heard explosions coming from the house.

The fire was in the home of an elderly couple who were both transported to Baystate Medical Center for evaluation and treatment of their injuries. Both were admitted to the hospital after arrival. The wife’s condition has been reported as serious, and the husband is still being evaluated.

May 2, 2018

Bus Accident Causes Injuries as Pipes Break Through Window

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Bus Accident Causes Injuries as Pipes Break Through Window

An accident occurred Wednesday morning, May 2, 2018, when a bus collided with a work truck carrying pipes. The accident happened near Bourne Bridge on MacArthur Boulevard. It was around 8:00 am when the crash took place.

The Peter Pan bus was travelling from Woods Hole to Logan Airport, with stops in between at Bourne and Falmouth. The accident took place in Cape Cod.

May 2, 2018

Car Crashes Through Glass Doors at Westgate Drive Salvation Army

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Car Crashes Through Glass Doors at Westgate Drive Salvation Army

Monday morning, April 30, 2018, a car crashed through the glass doors of a Salvation Army. The incident occurred around 9:30 am at the Salvation Army at Westgate Drive. The glass doors that were smashed led to the donation center.

Brockton Fire Department responded to the call of a vehicle hitting the building. The car is a silver Hyundai. The vehicle sustained minor damage to the front end of the bumper/car. The name or identity of the driver has not yet been released. Very few details have been released at this time, but additional details expect to be released to the public as they become available. The number or extent of injuries is unknown at this time.

May 2, 2018

Boston Fire Department Rescues Woman from Water in Dorchester

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Boston Fire Department Rescues Woman from Water in Dorchester

Tuesday night, May 1, 2018, a report came in to the Boston Fire Department of a woman found in the water near the JFK Library in Dorchester. A call was received around 10:30 pm. The Dive Team, Marine Unit, and Technical Rescue Response team were called to the scene for assistance. BFD was able to pull the woman from the water safely.

The identity of the woman has not yet been released, the only information we have received is she is in her 20’s. Boston EMS transported the woman to a local area hospital for evaluation and treatment of the woman’s injuries. Reports stated the woman was awake and responsive when she was rescued from the water and transported to the hospital.