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Last week, a dirt bike rider in Carver, Massachusetts lost control of his vehicle and suffered serious injuries. The 22-year-old dirt bike rider reportedly hit a trench, causing his bike to flip end over end. When emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene of the bike accident, they found the victim unconscious and unresponsive. He suffered serious head injuries.

The injured dirt bike rider was transferred to Jordan Hospital and later flown to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where his condition was listed as serious.

According to the property owner, the two dirt bike riders were illegally trespassing on his property. The Massachusetts Environmental Police are responsible for investigation all ATV-related accidents and plan to investigate this dirt bike accident.

Dirt bike rider injured on cranberry bog, WickedLocal.com, September 24, 2009

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Last Wednesday, a car crash on Interstate 495 southbound in Bolton killed two people and injured three more. All five were riding in the same vehicle when the driver lost control of the vehicle, exited the road to the left, and rolled over before coming to rest against a tree in the median.

The driver was seriously injured and was transported by medical helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, according to police. The other two seriously injured passengers were transported by ambulance to UMass Memorial Medical Center. One passenger was pronounced dead at the scene after being trapped inside the vehicle and suffering serious injuries. Another was thrown from the vehicle during the crash and later pronounced dead after being taken by ambulance to University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

Following the single-vehicle accident, there was a 90-minute lane closure and traffic diversion to allow the medical helicopter to land safely. Police rerouted traffic onto Route 117 at Exit 27. The accident remains under investigation.

State police investigate fatal car crash on Interstate 495 in Bolton, WickedLocal.com, September 24, 2009

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Last Friday, an Uxbridge man was seriously injured after driving his car into a tree on Park Street just before 2am. The 20-year-old man suffered severe head trauma, according to the Mendon Police and Fire Chief.

The motor vehicle accident victim was taken by LifeFlight to UMass Memorial Medical Center. His passenger suffered minor injuries and was treated at Milford Regional Medical Center. They were not wearing seat belts.

The car crash is still being investigated by the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Reconstruction Team and Mendon Police. Alcohol and speed are believed to be factors in the auto accident, but it is still unknown if the driver will be charged.

Driver still critical after crash, Milford Daily News, September 22, 2009

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Earlier this month, a second-grade boy was pinned under an SUV as he ran to catch a school bus. The SUV accident occurred in the morning around 7:30am. The motor vehicle accident victim was rushed to MetroWest Medical Center, where he was treated for serious check injuries.

Police spent much of the morning investigating the motor vehicle accident.

As children head back to school and traffic increases with school buses and parents dropping off their kids, it is especially important for drivers to be alert and watch for children crossing the street. Our Massachusetts traffic accident attorneys previously blogged about tips for preventing a car accident during back to school season.

Framingham boy pinned by SUV as he ran to catch school bus, NECN.com, September 11, 2009

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Over the weekend, a Massachusetts woman was thrown from her motorcycle and suffered minor injuries as she was driving in the rick Rockland-bound lane of the Tappan Zee Bridge.

The motorcycle accident occurred just after 11am when a car suddenly stopped in front of her and her brakes locked up. She reportedly landed on her back and complained of pain around her ribs. The motorcycle accident victim was wearing a helmet and remained conscious as she was taken by ambulance to Nyack Hospital. Traffic was backed up as it squeezed into the middle and left lanes.

According to police, the site of the motorcycle accident was cleared with half an hour.

Woman injured in motorcycle accident on Tappan Zee Bridge, LoHud.com, September 19, 2009

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The Boston Globe reports that a commuter rail accident earlier this week injured 18 people. The MBTA crash occurred on the Worcester line as it entered South Station Tuesday morning. The engineer controlling the commuter train reportedly mistimed the train's entry into the station and hit a metal bumping post. The impact knocked passengers off their feet, onto the floor, and into seats around them. Most of their injuries were minor.

A total of 13 people were taken to local hospitals. Nine passengers were carried from the scene of the accident on backboards. Five people were treated for minor injuries at the scene of the accident but refused to go the hospital. Five other patients were taken to Boston Medical Center, and four were expected to be released within a couple of hours, according to the chairman of emergency medicine. The firth person was taken in for observation.

A preliminary investigation of the train accident has ruled out issues with signals, dispatching, and equipment. In accordance with the MBTA's policy, the driver was taken out of service and tested for drugs and alcohol. The 35-year-old had no disciplinary incidents in his personal record.

S. Station commuter train crash injures 18, Boston Globe, September 16, 2009

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On Tuesday afternoon, a dump truck hit a school bus head on. The truck driver reportedly told police his brakes had given out, so he attempted to swerve around a line of stooped cars and slammed into the bus, which was stopped to let students unload. Several students cut their lips or suffered bumps and bruises in the bus accident. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries.

Asphalt in the truck bed went flying onto the bus and onto the road. The owner of a nearby auto repair shop pried open the driver's door for fear that the truck would catch fire. He said the driver was semi-conscious and the brakes were to the floor. The truck driver was transported to Caritas Norwood Hospital with cuts on his face.

Wrentham police are still investigating the head-on collision and will determine whether to issue a ticket to the truck driver.

Dump truck slams into school bus; several hurt, NECN.com. September 15, 2009

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Last week, a motorcycle accident injured two bikers, sending them to the hospital. The accident occurred in Putnam, Connecticut. Both of the motorcycle accident victims, ages 30 and 36, were transported to University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester.

The traffic accident was reported just after 6pm on Saturday evening. Police said one of the motorcyclists appeared to be traveling east on Grove Street when he crossed into the westbound lane and hit a 2005 Chevy Trailblazer carrying six passengers. The driver, a 37-year-old woman from North Grafton, was not injured, nor were her passengers. The second cyclist hit a 2004 Mercury Sable, but the driver and his two passengers were also unharmed.

The motorcycle accident is still being investigated.

2 motorcycle riders hurt in Putnam accident with car, SUV, Norwich Bulletin, September 6, 2009

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In Leverett, Massachusetts, authorities are investigating a fatal accident that occurred last Thursday just after 1:20pm. A pedestrian was reportedly hit and killed by an Amtrak Vertmonter train. A spokesperson for Amtrak said the person was trespassing on the tracks.

According to a spokesperson from the University of Massachusetts, the train accident victim was a sophomore political science and philosophy major who was originally from Dax, France.

There were no other injuries. The train was traveling southbound from St. Albans, Vermont, to Washington, DC when the pedestrian accident occurred. It was carrying 63 passengers at the time of the accident and was held on the tracks while the investigation was completed.

UMass student from France killed by Amtrak train, Boston Herald, September 11, 2009

Person struck, killed by train, MyFOXBoston.com, September 10, 2009

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According to the Boston Globe, a 19-year-old bicyclist was injured after colliding with a U-Haul van last week. The bike accident occurred in Newton near Walnut Street and Lakewood Road last Tuesday morning around 9:51am.

The name of the accident victim was not released by police, but she was transported by ambulance to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital and treated for multiple injuries. She was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. There is no crosswalk in that area, so the bicyclist was not in a crosswalk.

The cause of the bike accident is still under investigation, and the 27-year-old driver of the U-Haul van has not been charged.

Bicyclist, 19, injured in crash with U-Haul, Boston Globe, September 1, 2009

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A Boston Fire Department vehicle and a 1998 Audi collided on Monday afternoon, injuring four people. The motor vehicle accident occurred in Jamaica Plain. The driver of the Audi was reportedly driving to his fiancé's house after hearing it was on fire. He collided with the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe sport utility vehicle used by District 9 fire chief after allegedly running a red light at the corner of Amory and Atherton streets.

The driver of the car and a young child in the vehicle sustained injuries and were taken to Boston Medical Center for evaluation. The District 9 fire chief and his driver were also injured. They were transported to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. According to a Boston Fire Department spokesman, all injuries were minor. However, major damage to both vehicles was reported.

The fire that both vehicles were rushing to turned out to be smoke from overcooked food. The driver of the Audi was cited for failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, according to a police report. The auto accident is still under investigation.

Fire chief, 3 others injured in crash, Boston Globe, September 8, 2009

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Over the weekend, a 34-year-old woman from Groveland, Massachusetts was killed when the golf cart she was riding in was hit by a 1995 Ford Windstar minivan. Both vehicles were traveling on Route 16 when the traffic accident occurred around 12:30am.

The driver of the golf cart was identified as a 33-year-old Gloucester man. He sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Maine Medical Center in Portland. A 31-year-old Newton man and his child were also injured. The two received treatment for minor injuries at Memorial Hospital in Conway.

The driver of the minivan, a 46-year-old man from Maine, was not injured in the motor vehicle crash. According to police, the crash is still being investigated, but they suspect that alcohol may have been a factor. So far no charges have been filed.

Woman killed in golf cart accident, Boston Globe, September 7, 2009

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On Wednesday evening, a Green Line train derailed at 5:50pm, according to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Fortunately, the train was not in service and neither of the two crew members onboard were injured. The MBTA accident occurred as the inbound trolley was looping to go outbound.

Service on the Green Line was suspended between Government Center and North Station, but was expected to resume by early Thursday morning. This marks the second Green Line accident near Government Center this year. An earlier subway accident in May injured dozens of people and caused millions of dollars in damage.

Authorities are investigating what caused the trolley to derail.

Green line train derails at Govt. Center, Daily Free Press, September 3, 2009

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On Tuesday, Massachusetts drivers on I-495 in Mansfield watched as a single-engine plane made an emergency landing on the interstate. The emergency landing happened near Route 140 near the Mansfield airport.

According to a Federal Aviation Administration spokesman, the pilot called Norwood Memorial Airport and told them he would have to land on Interstate 495 due to engine problems.

The two men onboard, a 24-year-old from Stoughton and a 21-year-old from Stoneham, were not injured. However, they were evacuated by paramedics as a safety precaution. All lanes of traffic on 495 southbound reopened shortly after the emergency landing.

Since there was substantial damage to the aircraft, the incident has been ruled an accident has been turned over to the NTSB.

Close call! Plane lands on 495 in Mansfield, Massachusetts; no injuries, NECN.com, September 1, 2009

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With students heading back to school, AAA Southern New England is urging drivers to take extra care to prevent car accidents involving children. As part of their Drive Carefully Campaign, AAA is offering 10 key tips for motorists:

1. Slow Down: Because of increased foot traffic in school zones and residential areas, drivers should maintain a low speed and be ready to stop quickly if needed.

2. Obey Traffic Signs: This is an important rule to obey in any driving situation, but a national observational survey found that many drivers violate stop signs in school zones and residential neighborhoods.

3. Stay Alert: Avoid texting, talking on a cell phone, or adjusting the radio, because these activities can take your focus off the road and potentially lead to auto accidents.

4. Scan Between Parked Cars: Almost 40% of child pedestrian deaths occur between the hours of 4 and 8 p.m., mostly at non-intersection locations. Pay attention to parked cars, especially when children might be present.

5. Look for Clues: Keep an eye out for clues that children are likely nearby. Signs could include AAA School Safety Patrol members, crossing guards, bicycles, and playgrounds.

6. Always Stop for School Buses: Twenty-three million students ride school buses, but the greatest risk is as they entering or exiting the bus. Watch for flashing yellow lights to indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate the bus has stopped, and children are getting on and off.

Continue reading AAA's safety tips : AAA: Drive With Care as School Year Begins, iBerkshires.com, September 1, 2009

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