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Woman dies in Tennessee accident

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Tuesday August 19, 2014

A car accident that took place on Aug. 14 in Tennessee left one person dead and another person with serious injuries. According to the report, the incident took place on Route 2 in Athol and involved a Toyota Prius and a semi-truck. The crash happened at approximately 3 p.m. The results of the preliminary investigation indicated that a 2013 Hyundai was traveling on Route 2 near exit 17 when the driver struck two vehicles while attempting to pass them on the right break-down lane. The collision caused one of the vehicle, the Prius, to lose control. The vehicle crossed over…

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Woman injured in Massachusetts police chase crash

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Friday August 15, 2014

On Aug. 11, a woman was involved in a crash with a vehicle that was being pursued by police. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. in Burlington. Police say a minivan drove off when an officer attempted to approach a vehicle that was idling in a handicapped parking space at the Burlington Mall. The minivan reportedly had license plates that were registered to another car, and the 42-year-old man fled from officers when he noticed them. He was allegedly traveling at speeds up to 80 mph, and officers say that the minivan attempted to hit a police cruiser at one…

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Was accident that killed Massachusetts student a wrongful death?

On behalf of posted in wrongful death on Thursday August 14, 2014

According to the Massachusetts officials who are conducting an investigation into a pedestrian accident, the final report may not be completed for several months. While no one reason was cited, it could partially be due to the meticulous work of the reconstruction team that has been called in to aid in the investigation. In the meantime, her family may be left to wonder if she was a victim of a wrongful death within the legal meaning of the term. The accident occurred late one recent Thursday evening. The 20-year-old woman was walking with a companion alongside a local road headed north. A…

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20 injured in Massachusetts DUI accident involving bus

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Wednesday August 13, 2014

A traffic accident in Randolph on Aug. 12 resulted in 20 people being taken to various hospitals for treatment. The accident occurred in the 1100 block of North Main Street around 10:30 a.m. Authorities stated that the 30-year-old male driver of a southbound Ford sedan was driving under the influence of drugs when he crossed the yellow line and collided with the northbound Route 240 bus, which was carrying 34 passengers. Photos show that both vehicles involved sustained significant front-end damage. Twenty people were hospitalized, though none of the injuries that were suffered appeared to be life-threatening. It was not…

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Man overcomes traumatic brain injury to return to beloved career

On behalf of posted in brain injury on Friday August 8, 2014

One day, in 2006, a man was riding his motorcycle on the way to meet up with some friends. Though he was not wearing a protective helmet, that may not have prevented him from suffering a traumatic brain injury when the car pulled out in front of him. He is not a resident of Massachusetts, but patients with similar injuries may be inspired by his story. After the accident, he was hospitalized for many months as he worked to regain his physical health. He says that he had to re-learn everything, including how to walk and talk again. Once he was recovered…

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UMass student dies in car accident

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Friday August 8, 2014

A 20-year-old Massachusetts woman was killed in a pedestrian accident on the evening of July 31. The woman, who was a student at the University of Massachusetts and was going into her senior year studying engineering, was walking with a friend along the northbound side of North East Street at about 11 p.m. A Toyota RAV4 driven by a 63-year-old woman struck the two, and the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The driver stopped at the scene of the accident immediately and called 911. The friend of the deceased woman did not suffer serious injuries but was…

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Officials charge Massachusetts man following fatal crash

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday August 6, 2014

A 26-year-old man is facing multiple charges in relation to a fatal accident in Carver, authorities reported. The August 3 incident reportedly occurred on Route 44 at approximately 1 a.m. and resulted in the death of a 36-year-old man. According to authorities, the 26-year-old man fled the scene of the accident but ultimately turned himself into the police later that day. Officials booked the man into the Plymouth County House of Correction and charged him with motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident resulting in death, with the latter charge alone carrying…

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Dad who suffered spinal cord injury is son’s inspiration

On behalf of posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Thursday July 31, 2014

Millions of people have dreams of things they want to accomplish. Some succeed without any trouble and others never see their dream realized. There are some who persevere against challenging obstacles and see their dreams to fruition. One dad who suffered a devastating spinal cord injury not only succeeded, but he inspired his son as well. Victims of back injuries everywhere, including Massachusetts, may also be encouraged by the man's feats. The father, who was a research scientist at a cancer center, wanted to compete in marathons. He was training to achieve his dream when he was severely injured in a snowboarding…

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1 killed, 55 injured in bus wreck

On behalf of posted in Commercial Vehicle Accidents on Thursday July 31, 2014

Massachusetts residents may be interested to learn about a fatal accident that happened in upstate New York on July 25. One teenager was killed and over 50 people were seriously injured by a motor vehicle accident that occurred in North Hudson. The crash happened around 8:15 a.m., but the cause of the accident was still unknown at the time of the report. A Canadian tour bus headed for New York City destroyed 50 yards of metal posts and a guardrail as it careened over onto the driver's side and fell down a 10-foot embankment into sandy soil. A teenage girl…

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Boston man arraigned for fatal 2013 accident

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Tuesday July 29, 2014

A driver from Mattapan who killed a pedestrian in November 2013 was arraigned on charges related to the accident on July 25. The driver, whose blood alcohol level was measured at .14 percent after the accident, is charged with motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence and manslaughter by motor vehicle. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office reported that the pedestrian accident took place on Cummings Highway as the 48-year-old pedestrian was standing on the sidewalk in front of Crest Liquors. An SUV, driven by a 53-year-old man, struck the pedestrian and dragged him for several feet. The vehicle was traveling…

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