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Fatal car accident remains under investigation in Massachusetts

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday June 3, 2015

With the increased emphasis that has been placed on being physically active, people in Massachusetts are making attempts to be healthier. As a result, many people have turned to races such as triathlons that encourage a person to train significantly in advance. However, these events have certain risks associated with them, including the risks faced by bicyclists every time they use the roadways. Unfortunately, one man in Massachusetts was recently killed in a fatal car accident as he was completing the cycling leg of a triathlon. The accident happened at approximately 10 a.m. one morning in mid-May. Police reports indicate that the…

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Massachusetts police investigate fatal car accident

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Tuesday May 5, 2015

When people get together with their friends, it could lead them to engage in behavior that is out of the ordinary for them. Unfortunately, even if a person feels like their behavior is basically harmless, such behavior could have serious consequences when it involves a motor vehicle. For example, police in Massachusetts are now investigating a fatal car accident that killed two people and injured several others. Police say that they initially noticed a vehicle containing five passengers in the early morning hours of a day in late-April. According to reports, the car was in a residential area when the driver began…

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Man found guilty of homicide after fatal car accident

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday February 18, 2015

The average person makes hundreds of decisions each and every day. Most of these are seemingly inconsequential -- what to wear or eat -- while others may have unforeseen consequences on both the individual's life as well as the life of others. Such decisions could have led to the recent conviction of one man in Massachusetts because of a fatal car accident last year that resulted in the death of an elderly woman. The accident happened one afternoon in Nov. 2013. An investigation of the accident site reportedly showed that a 19-year-old driver crossed the center line, causing a head-on collision with…

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Man arrested after fatal car accident in Massachusetts

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Tuesday January 27, 2015

For many people in this country, the start of a new year is a time of hope as people make resolutions regarding their goals for the future. Unfortunately, this new year was anything but hopeful for one Massachusetts family after a loved one was killed in a suspected drunk driving accident. Criminal charges have since been filed as a result of the fatal car accident. The accident happened on New Year's Day. Rescuers claim that a 23-year-old man was under the influence of alcohol when he began driving on the wrong side of the road. He allegedly struck a vehicle driven…

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Driver decides to enter guilty plea for fatal car accident

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Friday January 9, 2015

Last July, a young Massachusetts couple was crossing a street in a designated crosswalk. Before they could arrive safely at the opposite sidewalk, they became victims of a fatal car accident. The charged driver initially pleaded not guilty to the double counts of homicide by motor vehicle. The 30-year-old man recently had another court appearance where he decided to change his original plea, most likely in exchange for a lighter sentence as part of a negotiated plea agreement with the prosecution. The man was subsequently sentenced to serve one and a half years in jail to be followed by an 18-month probation. Additionally, he has lost his driving privileges for an undisclosed length of…

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Massachusetts teen charged after fatal car accident

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Friday December 26, 2014

One of the greatest milestones in a typical Massachusetts teenager's life is attaining the coveted driver's license. Unfortunately, the responsibility that comes with the license sometimes takes a back seat, leading to a disproportionate share of serious wrecks among teen drivers. A recent fatal car accident resulted in criminal charges for a teenage driver. The accident shortly after 2:15 p.m. on a recent weekday in December. The 17-year-old victim was a passenger in the rear seat of a vehicle that was headed south on a local street in Northbridge. The driver of the car then slowed his speed for a school bus in the opposing travel lane. The…

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Female passenger dies in fatal car accident in Massachusetts

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday November 20, 2014

Drivers should always adhere to the rules of the road, including those prohibiting drunk driving. By avoiding illegal behavior, one does not only ensure the safety of other motorists, but also protects his or her own safety and that of his or her passengers. Unfortunately, it seems as if one man may have failed to do this in a recent fatal car accident in Massachusetts. The man is believed to have been the cause of a fatal car crash early one morning in mid-November. It was in the wee hours when the 42-year-old man reportedly lost control of his vehicle. His car…

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Man sentenced for fatal car accident in Massachusetts

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday November 12, 2014

All across the country, laws are in place to protect victims of negligence and their families. Sometimes, the laws are applied in criminal court and sometimes in civil court. In some cases, such as a recent one involving a fatal car accident in Massachusetts, a negligent party may end up spending time in both criminal and civil courts. The accident occurred late in the evening in Nov. 2013. According to the police report, a man was traveling at an estimated 70 mph in an area with a posted speed limit of 45 mph. For some reason, the vehicle he was driving veered…

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Man, 21, claims responsibility for fatal car accident

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday October 29, 2014

Massachusetts police in Springfield report that they arrived at an accident scene and were greeted by a man asking to be taken into custody. According to the report, the man stated that he just caused a fatal car accident that killed a passenger in the car. However, he purportedly attempted to run once they began to investigate. The wreck that killed the 22-year-old passenger was apparently caused when the 21-year-old driver somehow lost control of his vehicle. The car then crashed into a telephone pole and a steel post supporting a sign for a local college gym. The vehicle then ended up on a neighborhood lawn.…

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A fatal car accident steals more than the life of your loved one

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Friday October 24, 2014

Life is a series of never-ending ups and downs. While there is much joy in life's surprises, unexpected events can just as often cause terrible pain and suffering. Many Massachusetts families have had to endure the terrible tragedy of a fatal car accident. If you have personally endured this unspeakable tragedy, you may feel overwhelmed with not just the emotional pain but the monetary damages as well. Car accidents occur for many reasons, most of which are preventable. Some are the result of a drunken driver. Others may have been caused by a driver who was distracted, and still other accidents were the direct result of the actions of an…

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