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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 Continue reading

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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 Continue reading

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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 Continue reading

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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 Continue reading

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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 Continue reading

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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 Continue reading

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Earlier this week, in Westford, Massachusetts, an auto accident occurred at 6:30am after a Honda CRV veered from the southbound side of 495 into the northbound side. The Honda was broadsided by an oncoming 18-wheeler and hit by a mini-van.

According to police, a 37-year-old male passenger was killed instantly in the collision. Emergency responders were not able to revive the driver, who also died. One man was from Fitchburg and other from Templeton. Both of the car crash victims were taken to Lowell General Hospital. Two other people sustained minor injuries, and the highway reopened several hours later after state police and rescue workers finished tending to the victims.

The crash is being investigated by the Massachusetts State Police, the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, the State Police Crime Scene Services Section, and the State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section. As of Wednesday afternoon, no charges had been filed in this motor vehicle accident.

Two men killed in ‘horrific’ crash on 495, Westford, The Eagle Tribune, August 26, 2009 Continue reading

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Last Thursday morning, a car crash on the Massachusetts Turnpike sent a 6-year-old boy and a 30-year-old man to University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester with serious injuries. The auto accident, which was reported around 10:30am, also caused a temporary closure of several westbound lanes on the Massachusetts Turnpike.

According to state police, the driver was partly ejected from his 1995 Chevrolet Lumina when his car was hit by a Ford Escape operated by a Peabody man, who was not injured in the crash. A preliminary investigation revealed that the Chevy’s tire blew out, causing that vehicle to veer to the right.

As of last Friday, the identity of the younger motor vehicle accident victim had not been released pending notification of the family. The car accident is still under investigation.

Pike crash injures 2 in Charlton, The Republican, August 21, 2009
Two people seriously injured in Pike crash, Telegram.com, August 21, 2009 Continue reading

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Last week, a man in his fifties was injured when he leaned past the yellow line on the platform and was struck by a northbound Red Line train. According to Deputy Chief Joseph O’Connor, the man was transported to Tufts Medical Center after suffering head injuries and upper body lacerations. An MBTA spokesman said the injuries were minor.

Following the MBTA accident, the T diverted trains, running substitute shuttle bus service between Broadway and Park Street stations. Because Downtown Crossing was too congested for buses, T officials instructed passengers to walk to South Station.

The Red Line resumed service a little less than an hour after the subway accident. Authorities are still trying to determine what happened to cause the accident.

Red Line resumes service after train strikes person at South Station, Boston Globe, August 20, 2009 Continue reading

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On Monday morning, a Methuen, Massachusetts man was sent to the hospital following a motorcycle crash on Route 28. The 59-year-old was traveling northbound on Route 28 around 11am when he lost control of his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. According to police, the motorcylce accident occurred near the intersection of Windham Depot Road and Route 28.

The injured man was transported by ambulance to Parkland Medical Center. He was later transferred to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, where a hospital spokesperson said he is in fair condition.

Following the motorcycle accident, traffic was momentarily halted on Route 28, but by the afternoon, the scene had been cleared. A Derry Police captain said there were no other vehicles involved in the accident, which is still under investigation.

Methuen man hospitalized after crash, The Eagle-Tribune, August 18, 2009 Continue reading

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