35-year-old Steven Kurelko was driving drunk this past Saturday night, causing him to crash into another car and injure two people while on Route 213 in Methuen.
It was reported that the collision happened just after 9:00pm by Exit 4. Route 213 was then closed for nearly five hours for accident reconstruction and investigation purposes.
Kurelko, a Methuen resident, was arrested by police while he was being treated at Lawrence General Hospital for minor injuries that he sustained from the impact.
Two women in the car that Kurelko had hit were transported to Boston hospitals for medical treatment. Their names have not been released, but the driver was a 52-year-old from North Chelmsford and her passenger was a 60-year-old from Chelmsford. There has yet to be an update on both of their conditions.
State and local authorities are continuing to investigate.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
17-Year-Old Killed in Newton Crash
A 17-year-old boy was killed this past Monday night when his car crashed into a tree in Newton. The teenager, Adam London, had to be taken from the car by emergency personnel using the Jaws of Life. Neighbors said that they were not able to open any of the car doors to help get him out. The fatal one-car accident happened on Bellevue Street just before 10:00pm that night, leaving those who knew London in a state of shock.
The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office is currently investigating the cause of the accident.
London was set to begin his senior year at Newton North High School, which was opened earlier than scheduled this week for students to gather and grieve together.
Our thoughts are with the London family during this very difficult time.
The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office is currently investigating the cause of the accident.
London was set to begin his senior year at Newton North High School, which was opened earlier than scheduled this week for students to gather and grieve together.
Our thoughts are with the London family during this very difficult time.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Agawam Crash Leaves 1 in Critical Condition
A two-car crash in Agawam this past Sunday afternoon resulted in hospital trips for all four people involved.
The driver of one of the cars, 86-year-old Paul Morin, was listed in critical condition at Baystate Medical Center. 20-year-old Mikhail Adzhigirey was the driver of the other car that collided with Morin's car on Suffield Street. Adzhigirey and his two passengers were also treated at Baystate. Morin had to be taken out of his car with the Jaws of Life.
While the accident continues to be under investigation by local and state authorities, speed was cited as a contributing factor. The road had to be shut down for several hours to clear the scene.
The driver of one of the cars, 86-year-old Paul Morin, was listed in critical condition at Baystate Medical Center. 20-year-old Mikhail Adzhigirey was the driver of the other car that collided with Morin's car on Suffield Street. Adzhigirey and his two passengers were also treated at Baystate. Morin had to be taken out of his car with the Jaws of Life.
While the accident continues to be under investigation by local and state authorities, speed was cited as a contributing factor. The road had to be shut down for several hours to clear the scene.
Monday, August 23, 2010
C U L8R: Massachusetts Drivers Banned from Texting Next Month
Next month, Massachusetts will become the next state to ban text messaging while driving.
Once September 30 rolls around, Massachusetts is set to be the 29th state to have approved such a ban, which also bars a driver from using the Internet, email, or other applications on a cell phone, laptop, or any other “handheld electronic device.” Teenagers under the age of 18 will be prohibited from talking on their phones at all while driving. The ban extends to when drivers are stopped at red lights or stop signs.
There will be an exception: texting will only be allowed in the event of an emergency or if the car is pulled over and in park. Talking on the cell phone for drivers under the age of 18 will also be allowed if there is an emergency.
More and more states in the U.S. have added a cell phone or other electronic device distraction category to their motor vehicle crash operator reports. This new category will track how taking our eyes off the road (for just a second to hit “Send”) can lead to an accident. One second of distracted driving is one second too long.
If you want to learn more about cell phone bans and legislation in the works across the country, head to this site for more details.
Once September 30 rolls around, Massachusetts is set to be the 29th state to have approved such a ban, which also bars a driver from using the Internet, email, or other applications on a cell phone, laptop, or any other “handheld electronic device.” Teenagers under the age of 18 will be prohibited from talking on their phones at all while driving. The ban extends to when drivers are stopped at red lights or stop signs.
There will be an exception: texting will only be allowed in the event of an emergency or if the car is pulled over and in park. Talking on the cell phone for drivers under the age of 18 will also be allowed if there is an emergency.
More and more states in the U.S. have added a cell phone or other electronic device distraction category to their motor vehicle crash operator reports. This new category will track how taking our eyes off the road (for just a second to hit “Send”) can lead to an accident. One second of distracted driving is one second too long.
If you want to learn more about cell phone bans and legislation in the works across the country, head to this site for more details.
Friday, August 20, 2010
What Are The Most Common Mistakes When Handling A Car Accident Claim?
If you've been injured in an auto accident in Massachusetts, check out this informative video on what the most common mistakes are when handling your car accident claim.
Massachusetts car accident attorney Thomas M. Kiley has been fighting for victims of auto accidents for over 30 years.
Visit the Kiley Law Group website for more information, or order your Free copy of Tom Kiley's book "7 Fatal Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Massachusetts Accident Case".
Massachusetts car accident attorney Thomas M. Kiley has been fighting for victims of auto accidents for over 30 years.
Visit the Kiley Law Group website for more information, or order your Free copy of Tom Kiley's book "7 Fatal Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Massachusetts Accident Case".
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