Methuen Man Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver

What Happened 
 
According to The Eagle Tribune, a Methuen man crossing Union Street in Methuen reportedly sustained a spinal injury when he was hit by a driver this past Wednesday night around 10:00 p.m. The driver left the scene of the accident and is currently being sought by police.

Authorities reported that the 33-year-old man did not lose consciousness at the scene and was able to provide a description of the vehicle that struck him to police. It was reported that the driver proceeded down Union Street, came to a stop beyond the accident, but then fled the scene.

Officials are continuing to investigate the serious accident and are actively searching for a dark, mid-sized vehicle that could have been a delivery vehicle or a taxi. The vehicle may have damage to the front left headlight due to the impact.

The Tribune reported that as of Thursday the man was in critical condition at a Boston area hospital.  

Pedestrian Accident Injury Statistics

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 70,000 pedestrians across the U.S. were injured in 2010 as a result of motor vehicle accidents and accounted for 3% of all individuals who were hurt in these types of accidents.  

When to Consider Contacting a Boston Personal Injury Lawyer 

 If you or someone you know has suffered serious injuries as a pedestrian in a hit-and-run accident in Massachusetts, contact a Massachusetts pedestrian accidents lawyer with Kiley Law Group to find out about the legal options that may be available to you.

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Boston Police Looking for Hit-And-Run Driver

An unidentified 23-year-old woman was struck and critically injured by a hit-and-run driver early this past Saturday morning around 3:00am in Roxbury and Boston Police are actively searching for the driver who is responsible for the accident. The Boston Herald reports that surveillance video has been released and shows what appears to be a grey or silver Chevy Impala with a spoiler on the back-end.

The hit-and-run accident occurred at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Shirley Street. The unnamed woman was transported to an area hospital where it was reported that she was in critical condition. Authorities have reported that the car they are looking for will have front-end damage on the passenger side and damage to the side mirror as well.

Hit-and-Run Statistics
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that approximately 10% of all car accidents every year in the U.S. are hit-and-run accidents.

A driver may leave the scene of a crash if his or her vehicle is not insured or registered or the driver may flee the scene due to being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

When to Contact a Boston Car Accidents Lawyer
If you have been seriously hurt in a car accident in Massachusetts due to a hit-and-run driver, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire a lawyer, contact a Boston car accidents lawyer with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options.

Our car accident lawyers 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.

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.

Police Seek Hit and Run Driver Who Injured Trooper

Joseph Drane, a Massachusetts State Trooper, was struck by a hit-and-run driver yesterday morning around 9:00am while he was standing outside of his cruiser on the I-90 East ramp that branches off of I-93 North in South Boston. Drane was attempting to wave down the hit-and-run driver for speeding when he was struck. The driver then left the scene of the accident. The trooper is currently at a Boston hospital for treatment of his serious injuries.

Police are continuing to actively search for the reckless driver and The Boston Globe reports that the vehicle was captured by numerous surveillance cameras along with witnesses who saw the incident unfold. According to police, the car may be a black 2-door Honda Civic, anywhere from late 1990s to early 2000s. Police are also looking to speak with 2 witnesses who seemed to be cut off by the hit-and-run driver as he fled the scene. The hit-and-run driver’s vehicle is reported to potentially have right front bumper, fender, hood, and windshield damage, along with dents and scuff marks. Anyone with information about this hit-and-run case is urged to call State Police detectives at 508-820-2121.

According to the Globe article, 44 Massachusetts State Troopers have been hit and injured by drivers either while parked in their cruisers or standing outside of the cruiser. Roughly 50% of these cases have involved drunk or otherwise impaired drivers.

When to Contact a Boston Motor Vehicle Accidents Lawyer

If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident in Massachusetts due to a reckless driver, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire a lawyer, contact a Boston motor vehicle accidents lawyer with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options.

Our accident lawyers 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.

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 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.

6-Year-Old Hurt in Hit-and-Run Mattapan Accident

A 6-year-old boy was seriously injured after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run accident in Mattapan last night, Boston Globe reported.

According to the authorities, the accident occurred at 161 Delhi St., near the Walker Playground around 6:45 p.m. Police said the boy darted out from between two parked cars on Delhi Street, and was struck by an unknown driver.

The struck child was then taken to Boston Medical Center’s pediatrics department with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

In the meantime, the police are still seeking a maroon Mitsubishi with a tan or beige top.

Hit-And-Run Accidents in Massachusetts

Everyone who has been struck by a moving vehicle is at risk of serious injury, but pedestrian victims of Hit and Run accidents are especially vulnerable, since they are left on the street following the accident, often alone and unable to summon help.

To support these victims and bring hit-and-run drivers to justice, we are part of a nationwide network that offers rewards to people who report hit-and-run drivers.

If you know anything regarding this accident, please check out our Hit-And-Run Reward Program to help find the driver who struck the little boy and then irresponsibly fled the scene.

How a Boston Car Accident Attorney Can Help
If you have suffered injuries in a similar pedestrian accident in Massachusetts, you may have a legal right to file a personal injury claim against the negligent driver. To find out about your legal options, contact the Boston car accident lawyers at the Kiley Law Group for a FREE Legal Evaluation of your accident case.
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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.

Methuen Man Hurt in Lawrence Hit and Run

Michael Baglieri, 35, of Methuen, was injured on Merrimack Street in Lawrence this past Friday night when another vehicle suddenly pulled out of a parking lot and struck Baglieri’s car. The driver of the other car ran off after the impact and police are still searching for who is responsible. Baglieri sustained injuries to his back and leg, and his forehead was bleeding when police responded to the crash. Baglieri’s car, which belonged to his sister, was totaled from the force of the collision. He was taken to an area hospital for medical treatment. 

It has been reported that the vehicle that hit Baglieri’s car, a Chevrolet Avalanche, is registered to Newburyport City Councilor Allison Heartquist.  Heartquist’s husband, Richard, allegedly had the car that evening in Lawrence to attend a Christmas party in the city. The driver of the Avalanche left the vehicle right where it was after the crash and ran from the scene, according to reports. There was no indication that the truck had been stolen that night. Lawrence police have not yet confirmed who was operating the Avalanche at the time the crash occurred.

Baglieri is recovering but is still sore from the accident. He works as a tree service company’s foreman and will be out of work until he fully recovers. Baglieri said of the crash that he could have been dead from the crash and his family reportedly could not believe that he survived it.

Hit and Run Statistics
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that more than 10 percent of all car crashes involve a driver who has fled the scene. A couple of the most common reasons why a driver may not stop after an accidents are that the driver does not have insurance or is operating under the influence of a drug or alcohol.

Under Massachusetts law, “whoever without stopping…after knowingly colliding with or otherwise causing injury to any other vehicle or property” can be punished by fines ranging from $20 to $200 and could face a prison sentence anywhere from two weeks to two years.

Baglieri has become yet another victim of hit and run accidents and stated that he believes the other driver, who police are working to identify, “should face the consequences." 

When to Contact a Massachusetts Car Accidents Lawyer
If you have lost someone you love in a motor vehicle accident in Massachusetts due to someone else's recklessness, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire any lawyer, get this free Massachusetts accidents book to learn how to avoid making the 7 fatal mistakes after an accident.

Contact the Boston personal injury law firm the Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options.

Our car accident lawyers have 30 years of experience and 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 a free legal consultation.

And while the call is free, the information may be priceless.

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 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.

Methuen Man Struck, Seriously Injured by Car

On Monday night earlier this week, Isaias Rivera of Methuen was hit and critically injured by a car around 7:00pm on Woodland Street in Methuen. The car drove away right after hitting 20-year-old Rivera and the driver has yet to be identified.

Rivera sustained trauma to his head and internal organs as a result of being struck that rainy night. He was found unconscious on the street, but was breathing on his own. Emergency personnel responded and transported him to a local hospital before transferring him to a Boston area hospital for more appropriate treatment.

Methuen Police continue to search for the dark-colored SUV that struck Rivera. They urged the driver of the car to report to them, explaining that the weather and road conditions could have played a role in the accident. Driving off after hitting Rivera, however, was the opposite of what the driver should have done.

After Rivera had been struck, it was reported in the article that other drivers were pulling around his body on the road, even honking their horns in frustration. Residents in the immediate area did what they could to assist Rivera before help arrived.

If you or someone you know has been involved in a car accident, download or request a copy by mail of Massachusetts car accident attorney Thomas M. Kiley's book "The 7 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Massachusetts Accident Case" now. This free Massachusetts auto accidents book is available to Massachusetts residents only.

Fatal Route 9 Crash Suspects Accuse Each Other

The two men who were arrested after their pickup truck struck and killed a highway construction worker on a road project on Route 9 last Tuesday, now each say the other man was behind the wheel at their arraignment in Framingham District Court.

According to police, Jeremy Gardner, 29, of Bridgton, Maine, was the one driving the red pickup when it struck Gregory Vilidnitsky, 57, of Framingham, while the other man in the truck, Walter T. Smith, 39, of Barre, Vermont, was the passenger.

Both men were arrested on operating under the influence.

Vilidnitsky bled to death from his head injury sustained in the crash. He was not immediately discovered after the accident, so it is not known if his life could have been saved in time.

Vilidnitsky would have turned 58 on September 15 - one day after the accident occurred.

To read more about the fatal crash, please click here.

Mass Highway Worker Killed by Alleged DUI Driver

A Massachusetts Highway worker was hit Tuesday night by an alleged drunken truck driver on Route 9 in Framingham, suffering a fatal head wound, the Boston Herald reported.

To make matters worse, he fell unnoticed bleeding from his wound, police said. The 57-year-old victim was later discovered unconscious in the breakdown lane by a fellow worker. By then it was too late to save his life.

Police could not say how long the man, Gregory Vilidnitsky, of Natick, lay unconscious on the road, while other construction workers were detaining the driver and his passenger, and talking to the police.

The accident happened when a pickup truck driven by an allegedly drunk driver, Jeremy Gardner, 29, of Maine, struck Vilidnitsky along a section of Route 9 that was being repaved around 11:30 pm.

According to prosecutors in the case, Gardner and his passenger Walter Smith, 50, of Vermont are transient construction workers who were working in Wayland and staying at a hotel in Framingham. The two allegedly went out for drinks at a Framingham bar, where Gardner said they each had a “couple pops.”

The two men were returning to their hotel when they hit Vilidnitsky, then plowed into a road work vehicle.

Prosecutors said Gardner ran from the car while Smith tried to drive away the truck which was heavily damaged in the crash.

Construction workers and Middlesex County sheriffs detained the two men in the truck who were later arrested. Police are investigating the cause of the accident, as well as the amount of time that lapsed before discovering Vilidnitsky.

Police said when they found Vilidnitsky unconscious in the breakdown lane he was bleeding heavily from a wound to the back of his head and not breething. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gardner was held on $100,000 bail, while Smith was held on $50,000 bail.

Gardner's charges include operating under the influence, motor vehicle homicide, operating to endanger, speeding, and leaving the scene of an accident with personal injury.

Smith was charged with operating under the influence 3rd offense and leaving the scene of an accident.

Both men pleaded not guilty.

News Sources: Boston Herald, Press Herald, Boston Globe, WHDH, NECN.

Woburn Police Seek Hit-And-Run Driver

Police are looking for the hit-and-run driver who mowed down a 75-year-old woman on Main Street in Woburn on Wednesday and left the scene.

The victim, a Winchester woman suffered life-threatening injuries to her head and torso and was rushed to Lahey Clinic in Burlington by Woburn fire personnel, news reports said.

According to the police, the victim was spotted by a passing motorist who first noticed a pair of sneakers and some trash at the side of the road on Main Street, close to Crane’s Court near the Winchester line, just before 6 am, then saw the victim halfway under a car.

Woburn police are asking the public to help track down the responsible driver. Anyone who was in the area when the accident occurred (early Wednesday morning) who could provide information about a type, color or make of the vehicle or name of the operator are asked to come forward.

Ex-Mass-Turnpike Chief Arrested for DUI

Matthew Amorello, the former Massachusetts Turnpike Authority chief was arrested for drunken driving following a crash in Haverhill early Saturday morning.

Amorello, 52, of Wenham, was allegedly drunk when he struck two parked cars belonging to residents at 342-344 River St. in Haverhill.

Amorello, 52, of Wenham, was charged with operating under the influence of liquor and two counts of leaving the scene of property damage.

The owners of the 2 damaged vehicles, Leonor Santos, 37, and Ricardo Martinez, 33, said they are mad at Amorello for heavily damaging their cars, but thankful he didn't hit the telephone pole that sits in front of the apartment house, news reports said.

Amorello was injured in the crash. He failed to appear in court to face drunken driving charges today, prompting the judge to issue an arrest warrant. Amorello's absence may be due to his injuries and he may still be at the hospital.

According to witnesses Amorello left the scene of the crash and tried to hide in his car in a nearby car dealership, the Eagle Tribune reports. Haverhill police did not immediately release any details of the incident.

Amorello served as a Mass. Turnpike Authority chairman from 2002 to 2006.

He resigned July 27, 2006 at the urging of then-Governor Mitt Romney after a ceiling tile inside the Ted Williams Tunnel let go, striking a vehicle and killing a 38-year-old Jamaica Plain woman.

News Sources: Eagle Tribune, Boston Channel, Boston Globe.

Franklin Police Officer Struck by Car on 495

After months of hearing about vehicle accidents in which Massachusetts police officers got injured or killed by motor vehicles while they were working details on Massachusetts roads, here comes the newest story in which a Franklin cop got struck and injured by a passing vehicle in a hit-and-run accident.

In this case, police officer Edward Clifford was struck by a car Wednesday afternoon while working a construction detail on an off ramp on 495. The driver hit him and fled the scene, news reports said.

The driver Ari Cunard, 25 was arrested. Cunard reportedly continued driving after hitting Clifford, even after construction workers banged on her car windows.

Cunard was charged with driving to endanger and leaving the scene of an accident, but she pleaded not guilty. We'll write on the further developments on this story.

In the meantime, a piece of good news - Officer Clifford has been released from the hospital and is on the mend.

We wish him a speedy recovery.

Woman Critically Injured in Hit-And-Run

A 45-year-old woman was critically injured in a hit and run accident on Route 44 in Plymouth, MA, yesterday afternoon. Cape Cod Today reports that the victim, whose name was not released yesterday, was struck by a motorist on Route 44 West as she got out of her vehicle. The motorist fled the scene leaving her with serious injuries.

Plymouth police seeking the alleged hit-and-run vehicle discovered that it later crashed into a building at the intersection of Sandwich Road and Winter Street. The hit-and-run driver was seriously injured in the second crash, and was transported to Jordan Hospital for treatment.

The hit-and-run accident, which occurred in the Monday rush hour (about 4:30 pm) remains under police investigation.