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78-Year-Old Man ID'd As Pedestrian Killed In Wakefield Crash 78-Year-Old Man ID'd As Pedestrian Killed In Wakefield Crash
78-Year-Old Man ID'd As Pedestrian Killed In Wakefield Crash Police have identified the 78-year-old man who was hit and killed by a car pulling out of a driveway in Wakefield earlier this week.  Joseph Dow, 78, of Wakefield, was hit on Wednesday, Aug. 21, by a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E along Water Street, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said.  Paramedics rushed Dow to  Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.  The driver, a 38-year-old woman, remained at the scene.  The crash remains under investigation. 
Mass. 7-Year-Old Only Feet Away As Parents Killed Crossing Road On Vacation; Victims ID'd Mass. 7-Year-Old Only Feet Away As Parents Killed Crossing Road On Vacation; Victims ID'd
Mass. 7-Year-Old Only Feet Away As Parents Killed Crossing Road On Vacation; Victims ID'd A 7-year-old Middlesex County girl was only feet away from her parents as they were killed crossing a road in Lakeland, Florida, authorities said.  Ronald Jeanbaptiste, 54, and Yanique Pierre, 46, both of Everett, were struck along Imperial Boulevard as they attempted to cross. The Toyota Yaris that hit them had a green line, Lakeland Police said, but the investigation remains ongoing.  No charges have been filed.  The child was not injured and was placed in the care of family members. "There were no environmental contributors to the crash, and the driver of the Yaris …
57-Year-Old Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Cement Truck Crash In Boston 57-Year-Old Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Cement Truck Crash In Boston
57-Year-Old Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Cement Truck Crash In Boston Police have identified the man who was hit by a cement truck as he crossed the street on Tuesday, April 2, in South Boston and have released some preliminary findings from their investigation.  Fernando R. Pizarro, 57, who was last listed as homeless has been named as the victim in the crash near Traveler Street and Frontage Road just after 10 a.m., State Police said.  Investigators say Pizzaro was maneuvering his wheelchair "in and around" stopped cars at the intersection when the light turned green and a Boston Sand and Gravel cement truck ran over him.  The driver of…
(Update) Man In Wheelchair Hit, Killed By Cement Truck In Boston (Update) Man In Wheelchair Hit, Killed By Cement Truck In Boston
(Update) Man In Wheelchair Hit, Killed By Cement Truck In Boston Update: Police identified the victim in Tuesday's crash as a 57-year-old man. His name is being witheld pending family notification.  The driver of the cement truck is a 53-year-old Medford man who was driving a truck owned by Boston Sand and Gravel. He was taken to the hospital with minor injuries following the crash.  Original Report: A cement truck struck and killed a wheelchair-bound man just after 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, in South Boston, authorities said.  The crash happened near Frontage Road and Traveler St. It's unclear if the man was on the road or the sidew…
Teen Crashes Into 74-Year-Old Woman In Chelmsford Teen Crashes Into 74-Year-Old Woman In Chelmsford
Teen Crashes Into 74-Year-Old Woman In Chelmsford A 74-year-old woman was seriously injured after an SUV hit her as she crossed the road in Chelmsford on Tuesday, March 5.  The crash happened around 6:15 p.m. near the intersection of Main and School streets, Chelmsford police said.  An 18-year-old man driving a Ford Edge hit a 74-year-old woman, causing her significant head trauma. A medical helicopter was called to the scene, but bad weather grounded the flight.  Paramedics rushed her to Lowell General Hospital, where her condition is unknown, police said.  The teenager remained at the scene and cooperated with polic…
No Charges For Driver Who Killed 5-Year-Old Girl In Andover: DA No Charges For Driver Who Killed 5-Year-Old Girl In Andover: DA
No Charges For Driver Who Killed 5-Year-Old Girl In Andover: DA A tractor-trailer driver who killed a 5-year-old girl from Andover in May will not face any criminal charges, prosecutors announced on Friday, Nov. 17.  Sidney Olson was on her way to art class with her mom when she was hit and killed by the truck while crossing the street at Elm Square on May 9. She died at the scene, according to authorities. Related: Family Mourns 'Bright-Eyed' Little Girl Killed Crossing Street In Andover The Essex County District Attorney's Office, which investigated the incident, said the driver could not have seen the girl before he hit her.  “The investigative fi…
Boston Woman Charged With Killing Fellow UMass Dartmouth Student From NJ In On-Campus Crash: DA Boston Woman Charged With Killing Fellow UMass Dartmouth Student From NJ In On-Campus Crash: DA
Boston Woman Charged With Killing Fellow UMass Dartmouth Student From NJ In On-Campus Crash: DA A 22-year-old Boston woman will face charges after she fatally struck 19-year-old University of Massachusetts Dartmouth student Frank Petillo Jr. earlier this year, authorities said.  Danasia Sampson, of Mattapan, MA, was charged last week with motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation, the Bristol County District Attorney's Office said. Sampson is also a student at the university.  Petillo, a Manahawkin, NJ, native, was crossing Ring Road with a friend on April 6 near his dorm when police say Sampson crashed into him with her Honda Accord around 5:30 p.m., the Bristol prosecutor said.…
Scooter Hit, Run: Woman Hospitalized In Revere, Man Cited Scooter Hit, Run: Woman Hospitalized In Revere, Man Cited
Scooter Hit, Run: Woman Hospitalized In Revere, Man Cited A woman was getting off an MBTA bus when she was hit by a moped in Suffolk County, injuring her leg, officials say.  A 28-year-old Revere man crashed his moped into a woman who had just gotten off of an MBTA bus on American Legion Highway in Revere on Tuesday, July 18, according to the Revere Police Department.  Police arrived at the scene around 3:50 p.m. and found the woman suffering from a leg injury. She told police that she was standing on the sidewalk when the moped hit her.  The driver drove away from the injured woman initially, but later returned and identified himself. The woman…
UPDATE: Pedestrian, 39, Hit By SUV On Route 1 In Peabody UPDATE: Pedestrian, 39, Hit By SUV On Route 1 In Peabody
Update: Pedestrian, 39, Hit By SUV On Route 1 In Peabody A man was transported to the hospital after being hit by an SUV on Route 1, officials say.  A 39-year-old pedestrian, from Mashpee, received serious injuries when he was hit by a 2021 Toyota Highlander on Route 1 in Peabody around 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, according to the Massachusetts State Police Department. The pedestrian was reportedly trying to cross all lanes of traffic right before he was hit by the SUV.  He was conscious and alert when officials responded to the scene, according to the Peabody Police Department. He was taken to Lahey Hospital & Medica…
Salem Mother Dies In Easter Sunday Car Accident, Family 'Overwhelmed' By Support Salem Mother Dies In Easter Sunday Car Accident, Family 'Overwhelmed' By Support
Salem Mother Dies In Easter Sunday Car Accident, Family 'Overwhelmed' By Support A pedestrian who was hit by a car on Easter Sunday has been identified as a 41-year-old mother of four, according to officials.  Tammi Lyn Guy, of Salem, suffered extensive injuries from being hit by a vehicle in the area of Jefferson Avenue and Wilson Street in Salem on Sunday, April 9, according to the Salem Police Department.  Guy was transported to North Shore Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.  In addition to leaving behind her four children, Alahna, Cody, Amaya, and Ava, Guy is survived by her partner, Shawn Bryer, according to a GoFundMe set up for he…
Child Hospitalized After Hit By Car On Route 135 In Framingham: Police Child Hospitalized After Hit By Car On Route 135 In Framingham: Police
Child Hospitalized After Hit By Car On Route 135 In Framingham: Police A child is in the hospital after they were hit by a car on a major route in Framingham this week, authorities confirm to Daily Voice. Framingham Police and Fire responded for a report of a child struck while crossing Route 135 near 596 Waverley Street around 6:25 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, Framingham Source reports. The child, who was not in a crosswalk at the time, was taken to Boston Children's Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Framingham Police told Daily Voice.  The driver of the car stopped and has not been cited, police said. No other information was released. 
Pedestrian Airlifted After Struck By Car On Main Street In Tewksbury: Police Pedestrian Airlifted After Struck By Car On Main Street In Tewksbury: Police
Pedestrian Airlifted After Struck By Car On Main Street In Tewksbury: Police One person is hospitalized after they were hit by a car in Tewksbury, authorities said. Police responded to the crash near 270 Main Street just after 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, Tewksbury Police Chief Ryan Columbus reports.  ⚠️ Accident investigation in the area of RT 38 by the Cumberland Farms. Single lane open in both directions. Use caution and avoid area if possible. — Tewksbury Police (@TewksburyPD) December 9, 2022 Upon arrival, officers found a pedestrian suffering from serious injuries after they were hit by a car while crossing the street.  The pedestrian was airlifted to a Bos…
78-Year-Old Man Hit By Car In Taunton: Police 78-Year-Old Man Hit By Car In Taunton: Police
78-Year-Old Man Hit By Car In Taunton: Police A 78-year-old man was hospitalized after he was hit by a car in Taunton, authorities said. Police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at 10 Oak Street around just after 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, Taunton Police Chief Edward J. Walsh reports.  Upon arrival, officers found the man still conscious and alert. He was taken to a local hospital with injuries described as serious but not life-threatening, Walsh said.  The involved driver, a 38-year-old Taunton man, stayed at the scene and is helping in the investigation.