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Elderly driver fatally strikes elderly pedestrian in Quincy

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Monday November 19, 2012

Quincy Avenue in Quincy, Massachusetts has two lanes going in either direction. There are sidewalks on either side of the road, but to cross the road there are widely spaced crosswalks at busy intersections. At about 5:00 in the late afternoon, an 84-year-old man was crossing the street near Kam Man Market Kam Man Market when he was struck by a car driven by a 92-year-old woman. Both the pedestrian and the driver lived in Quincy. The car and pedestrian accident resulted in serious injuries for the pedestrian, who later died as a result. The 92-year-old driver claims that the 84-year-old was…

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Cause of fatal accident in Lawrence not yet determined

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday November 14, 2012

At 2:45 in the morning, the intersection of Saratoga and Park Streets in Lawrence would probably be fairly quiet. It is a primarily residential neighborhood, with a few small business establishments dotting the corners. It was at this corner that a fatal car accident occurred. An Acura Integra clipped a pickup truck and crashed into a utility pole. The 20-year-old driver of the Acura died at the scene of the crash and his two passengers were injured. The driver of the pickup truck stopped to inspect the damage to his truck, and then got back in his vehicle and left…

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Motorcycle passenger killed in Dartmouth crash

On behalf of posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Wednesday November 7, 2012

For those in the northeast, it may be nearing the end of motorcycling season. It is not as pleasant out and roads can be slippery with rain or ice at this time of year. A recent motorcycle accident illustrates that although other motorists frequently are the cause of motorcycle crashes, a single-motorcycle accident is also a frequent occurrence. A motorcycle accident took place at 4:30 in the afternoon in Dartmouth, so daylight visibility should not have been a problem. The motorcyclist had a passenger on board when he crashed his bike. The biker suffered life-threatening injuries and the 39-year-old female passenger died…

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Bike helmets save lives, Boston promotes their usage

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Monday October 29, 2012

Cars and bicycles are sharing the roads more and more often in the Boston area. It was recently reported that there has been a 30 percent increase in bicycling during the last two years thanks to 57 miles of new bike lanes and The Hubway bike share program. According to The Hubway's Facebook page, the program was launched last year and includes a fleet of 610 bikes at 61 stations. Despite the increase in riders, the number of accidents has dropped by 25 percent. In concert with this increase in bicyclists, Boston has launched a safety campaign promoting the use…

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Fatal motorcycle and truck accident near Middleton

On behalf of posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Friday October 19, 2012

Sharpners Pond Road from the Google map aerial view looks like a fun road to ride for a motorcyclist. It winds gently through wooded neighborhoods. This time of year it might be a great spot to view the fall colors. Tragically, it became the scene of a fatal motorcycle accident for a 66-year-old man from Beverly. At the intersection of Sharpners Pond Road and Highway 114, he was struck by a Ford F-150 pickup truck and succumbed to his injuries. It is not uncommon for a motorcycle accident to be a fatal accident. According to the Center for Disease Prevention and Control,…

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Brockton fatal crash involves driver in chase with police

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday October 18, 2012

A car crash in Brockton's East Side last week resulted in the death of a 49-year-old woman. The collision occurred during a police chase, where the suspect's car pushed the car of the victim into oncoming traffic at the intersection of Centre and Quincy streets, killing her. There were five other vehicles involved in the car crash and there were several injuries. He has been ordered held on $250,000 bail for a manslaughter charge. The defendant was fleeing from the police, as he believed he was being carjacked by the plain-clothes police officers. Police have said the man was fleeing because he…

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Alleged drunk driver kills National Guard member

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Friday September 28, 2012

Whenever someone dies in a car accident, it is a tragic loss for the surviving family members. That tragedy can be compounded however by the circumstances of the victim's life. When someone is a member of the armed services, it does not seem just. If the victim has a young child, the tragedy gains extra poignancy. Recently a young National Guard member was killed in a senseless car accident, leaving behind a 3-year-old son. The 24-year-old woman was killed in a traffic accident, allegedly a victim of a drunk driver. The accident occurred on North Main Street (Route 152) in Attleboro…

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Fatal pedestrian accidents in Lowell and Townsend

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday September 26, 2012

Our Boston readers no doubt understand that when a car, bus or truck strikes a pedestrian, serious injuries can result. It is not uncommon for a pedestrian accident to be fatal. It is also not uncommon for pedestrians to be struck by a motor vehicle, when the pedestrian has the right of way. It was recently reported that two pedestrians were involved in fatal accidents. One of the accidents was in Lowell and the other in Townsend. Both pedestrians were in their 50s. One was a victim of a hit-and-run driver. The hit-and-run pedestrian accident occurred at about 1:15 in…

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Fatal pedestrian accident occurs in Whitman

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Monday September 10, 2012

If anyone could have acted to save the life of a 38-year-old man from Whitman, it would likely have been the Whitman fire chief. The 43-year-old firefighter knew exactly who to call, even though he was off duty. The off-duty fire chief was the first one on the scene when a 38-year-old man and 4-year-old girl were struck by a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck. The pedestrian accident occurred in the middle of the street right in front of the fire chief's house on Temple Street. It was not known how fast the pickup truck was traveling when it hit…

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Speed may have been a factor in fatal Plymouth crash

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday August 27, 2012

Four 19-year-olds were riding in a 1998 Ford Explorer1998 Ford Explorer. All four were from Plymouth. All four were injured in a car accident, although just one succumbed to his injuries. Many questions arise. What caused the single-car accident? Was alcohol involved? Were the four young men high school friends? How did they driver lose control of the Ford Explorer? The accident occurred at about 9:00 on a Monday evening and by 4:15 the next morning, one of the four died. According to news reports, the Ford Explorer was traveling on Elm Street in Kingston. A Google map shows that there…

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