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Hampden County resident Javier Morales, age 34, was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 26 by the Ludlow Police in connection with a crash that took place on Sunday, Aug. 22.
According to Chief Daniel Valadas, of the Ludlow Police, officers were called to the serious multi-vehicle crash on 177 Chapin Street in Ludlow with injuries.
Victims involved in the crash were taken to Baystate Medical Center for treatment.
A male passenger had to be extricated from one of the vehicles. He was also taken to Baystate Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
Morales, of Ludlow, was charged with:
- Homicide by reckless operation
- Reckless operation of a motor vehicle
- Speeding greater than reasonable
- Improper passing
- Marked lane violation
Ludlow police along with Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office are investigating the crash.
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