July 9, 2018

Malden, MA – Two Injured in Head-On Crash

Malden, MA (July 9, 2018) – A Monday morning head-on collision in Malden left two people injured. The crash happened Monday morning just after midnight on Lynn Street.

Emergency crews responded to the crash scene near Holy Cross Cemetery. Two cars were involved in this crash. The Malden Fire Department says that two people were transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries. At this time, police have not released any additional information regarding the crash or identified the drivers involved.

The Massachusetts State Police along with the Malden Police are conducting a joint investigation into the accident in order to determine the cause and whether any charges will be issued as a result of the crash. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

June 16, 2018

Head-On Crash In Brockton Injures Two

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A head-on crash in Brockton, Massachusetts sent to people to the hospital on Friday night. Police responded to the call at approximately 9:00 pm. Upon their arrival, they located two cars that had been involved in the crash. One car has been identified only as a sedan and the other car appears to be an F150 pickup truck. This accident caused very severe property damage in addition to the personal injuries that were suffered by those involved. The accident was so catastrophic that the driver of the sedan had to be cut out of the car through the roof by the jaws of life machine.

Both victims of this accident are suffering from serious injuries but there is no word on whether the injuries are considered to be life-threatening at this time. Certainly from the description of the accident given by authorities, we know that both victims will have a long road to recovery and are thoughts are with them as they remain in the hospital. Police in Brockton are still investigating the crash and have released no information as to which vehicle crossed the center line. The identities of those involved have also not been released. If identities are later released, we will bring you further information.

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April 20, 2018

Billerica Car Accident, Serious Injuries

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A couple of individuals were severely injured when they crashed head-on into each other. The accident happened near Hopkins and Dorcester Streets tonight.

One of them was not conscious and the other was trapped in the vehicle. Numerous emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the intersection.

The incident took place at almost 7 p.m. on the border of Billerica.

Hopkins Street was reopened to vehicles at 8 p.m..

Billerica streets that were affected include Alexander Road at Cook Street which was shut down.

April 19, 2018

Late Night Death of Chicopee Man in his 70’s From Car Accident

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

The cause of the Chicopee man’s death in last night’s car accident was a medical event that preceding the accident, and not the accident injuries.

His wife was also in the car, she was able to gain partial control of the card before the head-on impact into a guard rail. Law enforcement was dispatched to the scene at around 10 p.m. last night. The accident occurred on Fuller Road close to the Interstate 291 onramp. There were no other vehicles involved.

Chicopee Police Officers did administer CPR and activated an automatic defibrillator prior to the arrival of Emergency Medical Technicians who gained control of the scene. The man, in his 70s, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The wife did not sustain injuries in the accident. The collision will be reviewed by the Chicopee Police Crash Reconstruction Team.

April 17, 2018

Multi-Vehicle Crash in Bridgewater Injures Three

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Today, Officer Christopher Paze issued a report of a multi-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon that sent three individuals to the hospital. The collision occurred on Route 104 near 1052 Pleasant Street shortly after 4 p.m., when a Ford pickup truck traveling westbound rear-ended a Honda minivan.

The driver of the Ford pickup was Brittany Akstin, 29-years-old; she was ultimately cited for vehicle code violations. She was transported to Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital to attend to her injuries. The other occupants of her vehicle were uninjured.

In response to the rear-end collision, the minivan driver tried to turn left towards Brownfield Drive to remove herself from the path of oncoming traffic. The driver was a Bridgewater resident, and nearly 60 years-old. She did not move quickly enough, and was hit by a Jeep Sport Utility Vehicle, causing her to then collide head-on with a Toyota sedan.

April 16, 2018

Ludlow Head-On Collision Cause Uncovered

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

As of Sunday afternoon, the drivers involved in a head-on car accident in Ludlow on Friday evening, were still hospitalized. The accident occurred around 21 Center Street, they were single occupant vehicles.

The Ludlow Police, Massachusetts State Police and Hampden County District Attorney’s office have released new information. They uncovered that one of the vehicles veered over the center line which was the reason for the accident. Both vehicles are being searched and reviewed by investigating agencies.

April 14, 2018

Serious Injuries in Head-On Collision in Ludlow

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Ludlow Police Department officers were dispatched close to 11 p.m. Friday night to a head-on collision on the bend of Center Street near Booth Street. The accident occurred between a 52-year-old male driving a 2014 Ford Edge and a 29-year-old female driving a 2012 Toyota Camry. Both drivers were from Ludlow. Both were taken to Springfield’s Baystate Medical Center with serious injuries according to the Ludlow Fire Department. The Massachusetts State Police Accident Reconstruction Team was also at the area.

The situation is being reviewed by the Reconstruction Team in connection with the Hampden District Attorney’s Office and the Ludlow Police Department.