Kelsey Hopkinson, 16, and Melissa Labrake, 21, both of Keene, NH were killed in a two-car accident on Route 10 in Winchester, MA on Saturday afternoon around 1:45 p.m.
According to police, an SUV driven by James Couch, 39, of Swanzey, struck the vehicle operated by Hopkinson.
Hopkinson her passenger, Labrake, died from injuries sustained in the crash, while another passenger in the car, Heather McCormick, 22, of Winchester, sustained non-life-threatening injuries . McCormick was taken to Cheshire Medical Center in Keene.
Labrake also had her 20-month-old daughter Emma in the car. The child was seriously injured, and was flown to UMass Memorial in Worcester. The child’s injuries were reportedly not life-threatening.
The SUV driver, Couch was also injured and was taken to Cheshire Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
The cause of the accident was not immediately clear.
Fatal Accidents in Massachusetts
FARS data from the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that there were 441 fatal traffic accidents in Massachusetts in 2009, 27 of which involved cars.
Car accidents are the leading cause of death in teenage drivers. While young drivers have higher chances of dying in an auto accident, their passengers are also at a higher risk of injury or death when riding with a teen driver. Drivers younger than 16 are considered the most dangerous.
While the cause of this accidents is still under state police investigation, it is worth noting that if investigators find that the crash was caused by someone’s negligence, the victims’ families could seek a personal injury claim or a wrongful death claim against the negligent party.
How a Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorney Can Help
If you have lost a loved one in a similar Massachusetts accident caused by someone’s negligent actions, you may have a legal right to pursue a personal injury or a wrongful death claim on behalf of your family member. To find out about your legal options, contact the Boston wrongful death lawyers at the Kiley Law Group for a FREE Legal Evaluation of your accident case.
Call 1-800-410-2769 to schedule your Free Consultation.
DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was published. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us at 800-410-2769, or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a legal evaluation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to all not-at-fault persons named in this article and to their family members as well.
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