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Man Admits To Killing Athol Woman In Head-On Western Mass Crash, Will Lose License For 15 Years Man Admits To Killing Athol Woman In Head-On Western Mass Crash, Will Lose License For 15 Years
Tracy Matthews Was Killed In A Route 2 Crash Last Summer A 64-year-old Needham man has admitted to causing the head-on collision in Franklin County last year that killed a 57-year-old woman, authorities announced on Monday, June 24.  Benoit Marande, 64, pleaded guilty to motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation in the June 30, 2023, crash and was sentenced to nine months in prison along with a 15-year revocation of his license, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. A judge suspended all but 30 days of Marande's prison term.  Marande was accused of killing Tracy Matthews when his Mazda MX-5 Miata crossed o…

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by Josh Lanier
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Teen Accused Of Fleeing US After Fatal 2022 Central Mass Crash Brought Back To Stand Trial Teen Accused Of Fleeing US After Fatal 2022 Central Mass Crash Brought Back To Stand Trial
Teen Accused Of Fleeing US After Fatal 2022 Central Mass Crash Brought Back To Stand Trial A 19-year-old accused of a 2022 fatal crash in Worcester County has been returned to the United States from the United Kingdom to stand trial, authorities said.  Gabriel Dias De Holanda, 19, is facing charges of manslaughter, motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation, motor vehicle homicide by reckless operation, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, the Worcester County District Attorney said.  He was ordered held without bail following his arraignment on Monday, May 6.&nb…

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by Josh Lanier
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Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Killing Motorcyclist In Western Mass Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Killing Motorcyclist In Western Mass
Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Killing Motorcyclist In Western Mass A Berkshire County woman told a court on Tuesday, Aug. 22, that she was not at fault in the death of a 66-year-old Colrain motorcyclist she had a wreck with earlier this year, authorities said.  Melissa C. Repka, 38, is charged with vehicle homicide by negligent operation and failure to yield the right of way in connection with the crash that killed Greg Herzig, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. A judge ordered Repka not to drive a vehicle for the duration of the trial.  Police said Repka had pulled her rented Jeep Grand Cherokee to the side of Route 2 in…

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by Josh Lanier
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Fatal Crash: Man Admits To Western Mass Wreck That Killed 1, Injured Another Fatal Crash: Man Admits To Western Mass Wreck That Killed 1, Injured Another
Fatal Crash: Man Admits To Western Mass Wreck That Killed 1, Injured Another A 59-year-old man admitted fault on Thursday, July 27, to a fatal Hampden County crash in 2021 that killed a motorcyclist and seriously injured his passenger, authorities said. Aleksandyr Saykin, of East Longmeadow in Hampshire County, pleaded guilty to a charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said.  Niles N. Robbins, 46, of Wales, died on May 15, 2021, when Saykin crashed into his Harley Davidson motorcycle on Route 9 in Belchertown near the intersection of Ware and Enoch Sanford roads, the prosecutor said. Robbins …

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by Josh Lanier
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Car Vs. Motorcycle Death: Police Charge Western Mass Man In Fatal Crash Car Vs. Motorcycle Death: Police Charge Western Mass Man In Fatal Crash
Car Vs. Motorcycle Death: Police Charge Western Mass Man In Fatal Crash Officers arrested a 44-year-old Springfield man and charged him with causing the death of a motorcyclist last year, authorities said.  Alex Rankins Jr. was arrested outside of his Kenyon Street home on Wednesday, Feb. 22, on the charge of motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation, Springfield police said.  Investigators said Rankins was behind the wheel of a car that crashed into a motorcycle at the intersection of Boston Road and Barber Street around 3:30 p.m. on May 20, 2022. Paramedics rushed the rider to Baystate Medical Center, but doctors couldn't save his life.  P…

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by Josh Lanier
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Woman Faces Charges After Fatal Crash In Region Woman Faces Charges After Fatal Crash In Region
Woman Faces Charges After Fatal Crash In Region The driver allegedly involved in a deadly hit and run crash that killed a man in Western Massachusetts is facing several charges, including motor vehicle homicide. The crash took place in Hampden County around 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, on North Main Street in Palmer, said Sgt. David Burns, of the Palmer Police Department. According to Burns, 33-year-old Nicole Matanes of Palmer was quickly located following the crash and has been charged with: OUI/liquor Negligent operation of a vehicle Marked lanes violation Leaving the scene of a deadly crash Motor vehicle homicide Speeding Inspection st…

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by Kathy Reakes