Lessons Drivers Can Learn from Recent Car Crashes in Massachusetts

Unfortunately, we hear about car accidents every day when we watch the news or pick up a paper. There have been a few collisions over the past weeks that serve as reminders to the rest of us who are out on the roadways.

Yarmouth Teen Drives Into 183-Year-Old Building
Raphael Johnson, 18, of Yarmouth dozed off while driving last Wednesday morning and ended up crashing into Hallet’s Store on Route 6A in Yarmouth. The accident occurred around 4:00am, after Johnson reportedly kept falling asleep on his ride home behind the wheel of his Volkswagen Jetta.

According to The Boston Globe, Johnson has been charged by police with negligently operating a motor vehicle and failing to stay within a marked lane, due to his driver fatigue. He emerged from the collision without any injuries, thankfully, but the historic building has been damaged.

The lessons to keep in mind with this accident are:

• Never Drive While Tired
• If You Are Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel, Pull Over and Rest

Toyota Driver Hurt in Route 125 Crash
Seacoast Online reports that an unidentified male driver was seriously injured when he attempted to pass another vehicle while travelling on Route 125 last Wednesday afternoon in Lee, New Hampshire.

The unnamed man was driving a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser and tried to go around another vehicle, but collided with a truck that was travelling in the opposite direction. The unknown male was airlifted to a Boston hospital for medical treatment of serious injuries from the head-on collision.

Police are continuing to investigate the crash and have not stated if excessive speed or alcohol were contributing factors.

The lesson to take away from this crash is:

• Only Pass Another Vehicle When You Have a Clear View of the Opposite Lane of Travel on a Split Lane Roadway

Skateboarder Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver in Taunton
Nicholas Silva-Thomas, 17, of Taunton was skateboarding when he was struck and killed last Thursday night by a hit-and-run driver near Watson Pond just before 10:00pm. The driver reportedly left the scene of the accident after hitting the teenager and drove north on Bay Street.

The Raynham Call reports that Silva-Thomas was transported to an area hospital, where he died. Officials are continuing to investigate the teen’s death and are pursuing charges against the driver.

Attorney Kiley is very proud to be a part of the Hit-And-Run Reward Program. This program is set up for witnesses to hit-and-run accidents and allows them to call and report details on what they saw, while remaining anonymous and receiving a reward for their help.

Lessons to learn from this tragedy are:

• Always Be Aware of Your Surroundings While Driving
• Remember: Bicyclists, Motorcyclists, Pedestrians and Skateboarders Also Use the Same Roadways You Do While Driving – Pay Attention!
• Accidents Happen: Do NOT Drive Away After Any Type of Accident, Especially When You Have Hit Someone. Pull Over and Call 911 Immediately

When to Contact a Boston Motor Vehicle Accidents Lawyer
If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a car accident in Massachusetts due to a reckless driver, contact a Massachusetts motor vehicle accidents lawyer with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options before you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire a lawyer.

Our dedicated attorneys have 30 years of experience and a successful track record of obtaining seven figure wins for our clients in auto accident cases, medical malpractice, child birth injuries, brain injuries, and other personal injury cases.

Call 800-410-2769 to receive your free legal consultation today. And while the call is free, the information may be priceless.

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