pedestrian accident

A 59-year-old man was struck by a Rav4 at 10:50 p.m. on June 11 at the intersection of Route 62 and Route 38, according to police. The car was being driven by a 28-year-old man, and the vehicle was headed south on Main Street when the collision took place. The man was treated on scene by emergency responders and was taken to Beth Israel Hospital via Boston Medflight for further treatment of injuries that were considered serious. Police say that the driver of the car stayed on the scene and that authorities were looking into the possibility that he may…

A female pedestrian was killed by a motor vehicle accident that occurred in Massachusetts on June 15. The collision reportedly happened near the intersection of Dogwood Road on Hampton Road in Sharon around 4:30 p.m. State police, local police and the Norfolk District Attorney's Office investigated the incident throughout the remainder of the day. Investigators believe the 20-year-old woman was out jogging when she was struck by a vehicle. She was brought to Norwood Hospital to receive medical treatment but eventually succumbed to her injuries. Family members were at the hospital with the victim, but her name had not been…

A man was killed after he was struck by a car while crossing a street in Lowell. Witnesses were able to provide a license plate number, which helped investigators identify the owner of the vehicle involved in the pedestrian accident. Police initiated a search for the hit-and-run driver after finding a vehicle that matched the description of the car involved. The accident occurred on June 4 just after 10:50 p.m. The pedestrian, an 86-year-old local man who witnesses said used a cane, was crossing Westford Street when a Volkswagen hatchback struck him. One bystander saw the driver of the vehicle, described…

According to Natick police, a car hit a man loading landscaping equipment into his pickup truck's bed, leaving him with significant head injuries. The pedestrian accident occurred on Speen Street on June 7, reportedly. The man was airlifted to the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester for treatment, police said. The head injury reportedly involved a 'lot of bleeding," but the extent of the man's injuries was not immediately clear in the aftermath of the incident. Police did indicate that the head injuries were significant. Purportedly, there were two occupants inside the car that struck the man, and both suffered injuries…

Pedestrians are always at risk of being involved in an accident when they walk near a road, but when a driver is under the influence of alcohol, it can put the pedestrian at an even greater risk. Accidents involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian can often leave the pedestrian seriously injured because of his or her lack of protection against the vehicle. Unfortunately, one pedestrian accident in Massachusetts recently left a man injured. The accident took place on April 17 when a man was supposedly struck by a vehicle. Police stated that it is suspected that the woman who was driving…

Negligence is a major problem that plagues the roads that wind through the United States. Negligent acts by drivers can quickly create dangerous situations that do not give anyone enough time to react. These situations can result in the injury of the driver or those around them. Unfortunately, one pedestrian accident in Massachusetts recently injured three individuals. The accident took place on the afternoon of March 26 at a Massachusetts airport. The incident occurred after the driver, a 53-year-old woman, pulled up to the pickup line of the airport and stopped her vehicle. Soon after she stopped her vehicle, the automobile jumped…

Pedestrians are sometimes the most vulnerable individuals that are on or near the road. Their lack of protection and the carelessness that many drivers have when pedestrians are involved can create very dangerous circumstances for pedestrians. These situations can quickly turn into accidents that leave the pedestrians with serious injuries, or worse. Unfortunately, a pedestrian accident in Massachusetts recently left a man injured. The accident took place on the night of March 16 at around 11 p.m. and involved one motor vehicle and one pedestrian. The accident took place after the driver, a woman who was 25 years old, was heading toward…

Nighttime can be a dangerous time for all those who are on the road because of the impaired vision that drivers have while in the dark. This can be especially dangerous for those who are not in vehicles, but are instead walking along the road or attempting to cross the street. Pedestrians are more vulnerable than individuals who are in vehicles and are, therefore, at more risk when walking at night. Unfortunately, one person was recently killed in a pedestrian accident in Massachusetts. The victim, a 45-year-old man, was struck on March 3 at around 7:45 p.m. by a vehicle. He was…

Pedestrians are often the most vulnerable individuals who use the many roads and sidewalks in the United States. This vulnerability combined with the negligence that can envelope drivers as they are driving can create catastrophic events with tragic injuries. Pedestrians can be seriously injured if they are involved in an accident with a vehicle. Unfortunately, one pedestrian accident in Massachusetts sent an individual to the hospital recently. The accident took place on the night of Feb. 20 and involved a vehicle and one pedestrian. The accident occurred after the driver of the vehicle struck the woman at around 6:30 p.m. Emergency personnel…

Pedestrians can be the most vulnerable individuals who are located on or near the road when they are compared to the various vehicles that are driven on the same roads. This, combined with the negligence of some drivers, can be a dangerous combination that ends with the injury or death of the pedestrian. Unfortunately, a pedestrian accident in Massachusetts recently killed one person. The victim was a 74-year-old man who was walking near his house at around 8:20 a.m. The driver did not stop after the accident took place, but emergency personnel arrived soon after the accident and transported the man to…