Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Massachusetts Accidents in the News

Authorities responded to two deadly car accidents over the past week in Massachusetts and another serious collision that took place on a major highway. Police are continuing their investigations into these three accidents and have not pressed any charges against the drivers involved at this time.

2 Men Killed in West Springfield Head-On Crash
Israel Menendez, 20, of Springfield and Jose Ortiz, 20, of Greenfield were killed this past Sunday morning on Route 20 in West Springfield when the stolen car they were in collided head-on with another vehicle.

The Republican reports that Menendez was driving a stolen Honda Civic westbound when he crashed head-on with a Nissan Pathfinder driven by Mark Saracino, 27, of West Springfield. Saracino’s vehicle reportedly crossed the middle line and the two vehicles collided.

The Civic was reported stolen at some point before the 12:30 a.m. accident. Menendez had a second passenger in the Civic, Joel Menendez, 24, of Springfield, who sustained serious injuries in the fatal crash.

Police shut down the road for hours following the fatal crash while they investigated and reconstructed the scene. Officials have reported that alcohol and speed do not seem to have played a role in the deadly accident.

Joel Menendez, the brother of Israel, was in critical condition at the beginning of this week at a Springfield hospital. Saracino was seriously injured in the collision but his injuries were not reported to be life-threatening.

Pedestrian Killed by Car in Peabody
Maria Assuncao, 63, of Peabody was killed last Thursday morning after she was hit by a Ford pickup truck driven by Mark Ouellette, 47, of Salem near the intersection of Main and Washington Streets in Peabody.

The Salem News reported that Assuncao was crossing Main Street around 6:30 a.m. when she was struck by the pickup truck heading westbound on Main Street.

Police are continuing their investigation and have not reported if Assuncao was in a crosswalk at the time she was hit.

After the accident, Assuncao was transported to an area hospital, but was pronounced dead some time later. Police have not filed charges against Ouellette in this tragic accident.

Driver Injured in Route 95 Head-On Crash
The Newburyport News reports that an unidentified driver was driving north on Route 95 in Georgetown last Thursday evening when the driver’s Ford Escape veered onto the median and then crashed head-on with a tractor-trailer that was traveling on 95 South.

The unnamed driver of the Escape was seriously injured in the collision and was trapped in the vehicle until emergency workers responded to the scene. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not identified and his condition is unknown.

Officials shut down one of the highway lanes to investigate the accident, which happened just after 7:00 p.m. Traffic was diverted to Exit 54 in Georgetown while police continued their investigation that evening.

When Should You Contact A Massachusetts Personal Injury Law Firm?
If you have suffered severe injuries in a car accident or have lost a family member in a crash in Massachusetts due to a reckless driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries or loss.

Attorney Tom Kiley, also known as The Million Dollar Man, has over 30 years of experience and a successful track record of obtaining seven figure wins for clients in auto accident cases, medical malpractice, child birth injuries, brain injuries, and other personal injury cases.

Only the very best personal injury law firms offer free consultations, so it doesn’t have to cost you a thing to get professional advice about your case.

Call us today at 800-410-2769 to schedule your free legal consultation with an experienced Massachusetts personal injury lawyer.

DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited within the article. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us 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.

Friday, September 23, 2011

Car Accidents in the News

2 Killed in I-93 Accident
Michael Joyce, 29, of Stoneham and Karina O’Donnell, 23, of Merrimac were killed in a collision last Friday night on I-93 North in Salem, NH.

Officials reported that Joyce was driving his 2006 Ford F-150 pickup truck on 93 when the truck veered off of the highway and crashed into a tree near a rest area exit.

The Boston Globe reported that the deadly crash took place just before midnight. Authorities investigating the accident are asking drivers who may have seen the accident to call them. Speeding has been cited as a possible factor in the accident, though this has not been confirmed yet.

Pedestrian Hit, Killed in Peabody
Maria Assuncao, 63, of Peabody died yesterday morning after she was struck near the intersection of Main and Washington Streets in Peabody by a Ford pickup truck operated by Mark Ouellette, 47, of Salem.

The Salem News reports that Assuncao was reportedly crossing Main Street just before 6:30am when she was hit by the truck heading west on Main Street. Police have not yet determined if Assuncao was in a crosswalk at the time of the fatal accident and are continuing to investigate what exactly happened.

Following the accident, Assuncao was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to her injuries a short time later. No charges have been filed against Ouellette as police continue their investigation.

When Should You Contact A Massachusetts Personal Injury Law Firm?
If you have sustained severe injuries in a car accident or have lost a family member in a crash in Massachusetts due to a reckless driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries or loss.

Attorney Tom Kiley, also known as The Million Dollar Man, has over 30 years of experience and a successful track record of obtaining seven figure wins for clients in auto accident cases, medical malpractice, child birth injuries, brain injuries, and other personal injury cases.

Only the very best personal injury law firms offer free consultations, so it doesn’t have to cost you a thing to get professional advice about your case. Call us today at 800-410-2769 to schedule your free legal consultation with an experienced Massachusetts personal injury lawyer.

DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited within the article. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us 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.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Local Accidents in the News This Week

6-Year-Old Girl Dies in Mass Pike Minivan Crash An unidentified 6-year-old girl was killed in a deadly accident on the Mass Pike last Thursday in Auburn.

The Boston Globe reported that the unnamed young girl and two unidentified 4-year-old girls were occupants in a Chrysler Town and Country minivan that was being operated by Lodia Rodriguez, 25, of Worcester. The relationship between the 3 girls and Rodriguez was not established.

Rodriguez reportedly made contact with a box truck that was in another lane of the busy highway and then lost control of the minivan, veering into the guardrail and crashing. During the crash, the unnamed 6-year-old girl was ejected from the vehicle.

The 4-year-old girls and Rodriguez were rushed to a Worcester area hospital with reportedly minor injuries. John Gurr, 32, of New Britain, CT was the operator of the box truck and did not suffer any injuries in the accident. Massachusetts State Police are continuing to investigate this tragedy.

Woman Dies in Drunken Driving Crash in Stoughton
Maureen O’Brien Ellis, 57, of Easton died Saturday evening in a drunken driving crash, which left two others seriously injured.

The fatal accident occurred on Route 24 around 11:00pm in Stoughton when Patricia Neville-Colp, 48, of Bridgewater veered her Jeep Grand Cherokee across two lanes of the highway and crashed into the Kia Sportage that O’Brien Ellis was an occupant in.

The Kia, operated by Steven Cadoff, 64, of Sharon then rolled over and O’Brien Ellis was ejected out of the vehicle. The Boston Globe reported that O’Brien Ellis was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision. Martha Cadoff, 63, of Sharon, was also an occupant of the Kia and was seriously injured in the accident as well.

The Cadoffs were transported to a Boston area hospital for emergency medical treatment. Officials have reported that the Cadoffs had their seatbelts on in the Kia and have stated that it appears O’Brien Ellis did not have her seatbelt on.

Neville-Colp, who was not injured in the crash, is facing several charges in connection with the fatal crash, including driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, attempting to leave the scene of an accident, and motor vehicle homicide. Authorities had to close down Route 24 South for about 4 hours after the crash to investigate and reconstruct the scene.

2 Injured in Lawrence Crash
Pedro Alba of Lawrence was seriously injured while driving down Hampshire Street near Essex Street in Lawrence Sunday morning, when he was struck by a speeding Honda Civic driven by Glorise Martinez of Lawrence.

The impact of the collision resulted in Alba’s Toyota Tundra truck crashing into Essex Beauty Supply, while Martinez collided into the commercial building at 453 Essex Street. Both buildings sustained some damage from the vehicles, according to The Eagle Tribune.

The preliminary investigation by authorities revealed that Martinez was excessively speeding at about 70mph on the roadway before she struck Alba’s pickup truck. The accident, which happened at about 10:30am that morning, remains under investigation by police. Both Alba and Martinez were treated at a local hospital for their serious injuries.

When Should You Contact A Massachusetts Personal Injury Law Firm? If you have sustained severe injuries in a car accident or have lost a family member in a crash in Massachusetts due to a reckless or drunk driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries or loss.

Attorney Tom Kiley, also known as The Million Dollar Man, has over 30 years of experience and a successful track record of obtaining seven figure wins for clients in auto accident cases, medical malpractice, child birth injuries, brain injuries, and other personal injury cases.

Only the very best personal injury law firms offer free consultations, so it doesn’t have to cost you a thing to get professional advice about your case.

Call us today at 800-410-2769 to schedule your free legal consultation with an experienced Massachusetts personal injury lawyer.

DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited within the article. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us 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.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Accidents in the News

Passenger Seriously Injured in NH Rollover Accident
David Walsh, 39, of Seabrook, NH was seriously injured in a single-vehicle rollover accident last Monday afternoon on Route 108 in East Kingston, NH.

According to The Newburyport News, Walsh was a passenger in a Subaru Legacy operated by Kevin Brooks, 38, of Exeter, NH, when Brooks veered into the opposite lane of travel and then lost control of the Subaru, causing it to roll over a number of times before it came to a rest on the side of the roadway.

Brooks and Walsh were reportedly not wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident. Walsh was released from a Boston area hospital this week, where he had been since the day of the rollover crash. There was no word on Brooks’ condition following the accident.

Authorities continue to investigate the serious crash. It has been reported that speeding may have contributed to the accident.

Authorities Still Seek Chelsea Hit-And-Run Driver
The Boston Globe reported last week that officials are continuing to actively search for the hit-and-run driver responsible for the death of Israel Sanchez, 39, of Chelsea, who was struck and killed last Sunday while attempting to cross Route 16 in Chelsea.

Police are asking mechanics in the area to be on the lookout for a vehicle that will have damage to the front end and is likely to have a cracked windshield. The vehicle may have missing wiper blades, as well as stripped molding on the windshield. Authorities have described the vehicle as a smaller model and a dark color, but do not have additional details at this time.

Officials are asking local glass replacement centers and mechanics to keep an eye out for a vehicle that reflects this description. Police are encouraging anyone who may have details on this tragic hit-and-run accident to contact them.

When Should You Contact A Boston Personal Injury Law Firm?
If you have suffered serious injuries in a motor vehicle crash or have lost a family member in an accident in Massachusetts, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries or loss.

Attorney Tom Kiley, also known as The Million Dollar Man, has over 30 years of experience and a successful track record of obtaining seven figure wins for clients involved in car accidents, medical malpractice claims, child birth injuries, brain injuries, and other personal injury cases.

Only the very best personal injury law firms offer free consultations, so it doesn’t have to cost you a thing to get professional advice about your case. Call us today at 1-800-410-2769 to schedule your free legal consultation with an experienced Boston personal injury lawyer.

DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited within the article. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us 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.

Friday, September 2, 2011

Local Accidents in the News

One individual was killed in a tragic hit-and-run accident in Chelsea, while a driver in Braintree sustained serious injuries in a highway accident, according to authorities investigating these serious collisions that took place earlier this week.

Fatal Hit and Run in Chelsea
The Boston Globe reported that an unnamed 39-year-old Chelsea man was hit and killed Sunday morning at about 12:30am as he was trying to cross Route 16 in Chelsea. Emergency responders transported the man to an area hospital, where he later succumbed to his severe injuries.

The driver immediately fled the accident scene after hitting the pedestrian and has not been located yet. Police had shut down westbound lanes of Route 16 until about 2:00am that morning in order to reconstruct the scene.

Massachusetts State Police are encouraging anyone who may have witnessed this fatal collision to call them. Officials are continuing their investigation into this deadly hit-and-run crash.

Randolph Man Injured in Braintree Accident
Tuan Anh Le, 30, of Randolph suffered severe injuries in a single-vehicle rollover accident on Sunday morning at about 3:30am while driving on I-93 South in Braintree.

Le was in his Nissan Titan pickup truck near Exit 6 when he reportedly lost control of the truck and it rolled over, throwing Le from the vehicle. The Patriot Ledger reported that Le was taken to a Boston hospital for emergency treatment. Le was in serious condition as of Sunday evening.

Massachusetts State Police are investigating the rollover crash and have not released what may have caused the accident.

When Should You Contact A Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorney?
If you have suffered serious injuries in a collision or have lost a family member in a car accident in Massachusetts, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries or loss.

Attorney Tom Kiley, also known as The Million Dollar Man, has over 30 years of experience and a successful track record of obtaining seven figure wins for clients in auto accident cases, medical malpractice, child birth injuries, brain injuries, and other personal injury cases.

Only the best personal injury law firms offer free consultations, so it doesn’t have to cost you a thing to get professional advice about your case. Call 1-800-410-2769 to schedule your free legal consultation with an experienced Boston personal injury lawyer.

DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited within the article. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us 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.