July 13, 2018

Plymouth, MA – Pedestrian Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car

Plymouth, MA (July 13, 2018) – A pedestrian in Plymouth, Massachusetts was hospitalized after being struck by a car on Thursday night. The pedestrian, whom police have identified as a 70 year old man, was walking along Water Street late Thursday when the collision occurred. An ambulance, along with police officers, arrived on the scene shortly after the incident. The ambulance transported the man to South Shore Hospital with lower leg injuries that are not life-threatening in nature.

Police are actively investigating the cause of the crash. It appears as though the driver remained on scene and assisted the law enforcement investigation. There is no word on any charges arising from the accident at this and officers have not identified the vehicle or driver that hit the pedestrian.

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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

Worcester, MA – Police Complete Investigation, Charge Driver in Pedestrian Crash

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Worcester, MA (July 4, 2018) – Police have completed their investigation into a fatal pedestrian accident that took place in Worcester last month.

On June 12, 20 year old Gabriella Lowell was walking along Grafton Street, about a half-mile from her home. Lowell was walking home from a nearby McDonald’s around 9:00 pm. She was in a marked cross-walk, approximately three quarters of the way to the other side of the road when she was struck by an SUV. Ms. Lowell was taken to a nearby hospital where she later died from her injuries.

The driver, a 21 year old, stopped at the scene and cooperated with police. The driver was visibly emotional and could be seen crying while talking to investigators. No charges were issued at the time.