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(Update) Man Dragged From Car By Bear After Fatal Western Mass Crash ID'd By Police (Update) Man Dragged From Car By Bear After Fatal Western Mass Crash ID'd By Police
(Update) Man Dragged From Car By Bear After Fatal Western Mass Crash ID'd By Police A driver whose body was dragged away from a Hampshire County crash by a bear on Sunday, May 5, has been identified by police as a 31-year-old Western Massachusetts man, police said. Update: Friends Remember Man Dragged From Wrecked Car By Bear As "Unique Soul" Daniel Ducharme, of South Hadley, was ejected partially or fully from his Honda Civic just after 11 a.m. when he lost control of the vehicle, hit the guardrail multiple times, and crashed down an embankment on I-91 South, state police said.  Police found Ducharme's body next to the tree line near mile marker 30.8 in Hatfield. In…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
(Update) Tanker Truck Crash Causes Fuel Spill, Road Closure In Billerica: Police (Update) Tanker Truck Crash Causes Fuel Spill, Road Closure In Billerica: Police
(Update) Tanker Truck Crash Causes Fuel Spill, Road Closure In Billerica: Police Update: Officials are investigating the three-vehicle crash involving a tanker truck carrying several thousand gallons of fuel on Route 3 north in Billerica on Wednesday morning, Nov. 15. Evidence, including a dash-cam video, shows that the driver of the tanker wasn't responsible for causing the crash, the Massachusetts State Police said in its latest update. Authorities are also investigating whether either driver of the other two vehicles should be charged or cited. All of the drivers involved in the crash didn't suffer any major injuries, officials said. The crash scene was cleared and…

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by Khier Casino
Police & Fire
UPDATE: ID Released For Somerville Woman Killed In Medical Transport Van Crash UPDATE: ID Released For Somerville Woman Killed In Medical Transport Van Crash
Update: ID Released For Somerville Woman Killed In Medical Transport Van Crash A woman who was secured in a wheelchair died in a single-vehicle crash, officials say.  A medical transport van registered with Humble Hands Health Care Services ran off the road and crashed into a tree on the Riverway at Longwood Avenue in Boston on Monday, July 3, killing a 71-year-old Somerville woman and seriously injuring a 39-year-old Methuen man, according to the Massachusetts State Police.  Massachusetts State Police responded to the crash around 3:45 p.m. and found Boston EMS and Fire already on the scene and attempting to provide life-saving medical aid to the passenger,…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Obituaries
'Devoted' Father Killed In Rollover Crash Lived In Everett 'For Many Years' 'Devoted' Father Killed In Rollover Crash Lived In Everett 'For Many Years'
'Devoted' Father Killed In Rollover Crash Lived In Everett 'For Many Years' A 53-year-old Everett man whose life was tragically and suddenly cut short is being remembered by the community as "beloved husband" and "devoted father," according to his obituary.  Benjamin Abarca Martinez was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash in Campton, New Hampshire on Thursday, June 15, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Martinez, who was born in San Vicente in El Salvador, lived in Everett "for many years," his obituary reads. The 53-year-old wore many hats in his life, including his work as a laborer for the Labor Union #22 "Beloved husband of Lorety (Abrego)…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Driver Hospitalized, Person Struck By Car That Smashed Into Newburyport Dental Office Driver Hospitalized, Person Struck By Car That Smashed Into Newburyport Dental Office
Driver Hospitalized, Person Struck By Car That Smashed Into Newburyport Dental Office One person was hospitalized in an incident in which a car crashed into the front of a local dental office.  The vehicle smashed into Dr. Norma Colletta's Family Dental Care, located at Port Plaza, 45 Storey Avenue in Newburyport on Tuesday, June 6, according to a joint statement released by the Newburyport Fire and Police Departments.  First responders arrived around 10 a.m. after multiple 911 calls reported the crash.  One person inside the dental office was struck by the car but refused medical transport, according to the statement.  An employee at the dent…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Car Crash Into Home Leads To Arrest Of Man Wanted By Central Mass Police Car Crash Into Home Leads To Arrest Of Man Wanted By Central Mass Police
Car Crash Into Home Leads To Arrest Of Man Wanted By Central Mass Police A 46-year-old man from New Hampshire, who was wanted by police in Central Massachusetts, was apprehended after he crashed his car into a home this weekend, according to authorities.  Dennis Legere, of Mason, NH, was arrested and charged after he allegedly fled a traffic stop and crashed into a Townsend home just before 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, Townsend Police Chief James Sartell reports.  The crash came after an officer tried pulling over a gray 2021 Buick Encore, driven by Legere, that was speeding near the Lunenburg line. Police learned that the car had crashed in…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Box Truck Driver Who Plowed Into Norfolk Gas Station Charged With OUI: Police Box Truck Driver Who Plowed Into Norfolk Gas Station Charged With OUI: Police
Box Truck Driver Who Plowed Into Norfolk Gas Station Charged With OUI: Police Authorities have determined that a 54-year-old box truck driver who crashed his vehicle into a Norfolk gas station and over a retaining wall this week was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Keith Johnson, of East Greenwich, RI, was charged in connection with the crash that happened at the Daley Service Center at 2 Rockwood Road on Thursday, April 19, Norfolk Police report.  Officers responded to the crash where they found the box truck dangling over the wall in the back of the parking lot.  Please avoid the area of Main Street @ Rockwood Road while the Norfolk Police investigate…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Box Truck Dangles Over Wall After Crashing Into Norfolk Gas Station: Police Box Truck Dangles Over Wall After Crashing Into Norfolk Gas Station: Police
Box Truck Dangles Over Wall After Crashing Into Norfolk Gas Station: Police A box truck driver is recovering after crashing their vehicle through the fence of a gas station parking lot and over a retaining wall in Norfolk this week, according to authorities.  Norfolk Police and Fire responded to the crash at Daley Service Center, located at 2 Rockwood Road, around 1:47 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, both departments report.  Upon arrival, first responders found the truck dangling over a wall. Initial investigation determined that the box truck hit a traffic island before driving into Daley's Service Center, authorities said. Please avoid the area of Main Street…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Seriously Hurt After Car Crashes Into Needham Telephone Pole: Police Pedestrian Seriously Hurt After Car Crashes Into Needham Telephone Pole: Police
Pedestrian Seriously Hurt After Car Crashes Into Needham Telephone Pole: Police A pedestrian sustained serious injuries after a car crashed into a telephone pole in Needham, authorities said. Police responded to the crash on Great Plain Avenue near Rivard Road just before 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, Needham Police report. Upon arrival, officers found a pedestrian suffering from serious injuries and started providing aid before they were taken to the hospital for further treatment. The driver of the vehicle stayed on scene and is cooperating with the investigation, police said. They were also taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, police added. The crash is u…

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by David Cifarelli
Traffic
CLEARED: Tractor Trailer Rollover Crash Clogs I-93 Traffic, Delays Trains CLEARED: Tractor Trailer Rollover Crash Clogs I-93 Traffic, Delays Trains
Cleared: Tractor Trailer Rollover Crash Clogs I-93 Traffic, Delays Trains A multi-vehicle crash on I-93 south closed all but one lane of traffic, causing delays for cars and trains. 2PM, 93S near Savin Hill Station @universalhub Traffic much worse on South side, lookyloos etc. pic.twitter.com/NjkmvLxaGp — BlueEyesRedHair☘️ (@BlueEyedGinja) January 26, 2023 The roadways were cleared by 5:00 p.m., although Massachusetts Department of Transportation warned that residual delays were still possible.  Update: scene clear. All lanes now open. Expect significant residual delays. https://t.co/FoMACnUDu1 — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) January 26, 2023 The crash…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car In Western Massachusetts City: Report Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car In Western Massachusetts City: Report
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car In Western Massachusetts City: Report One person is dead after they were hit by a car in Chicopee, Western Mass News reports. Police responded to the crash on Chicopee Street around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, according to Chicopee Police on Facebook and Western Mass News. The crash shut down Chicopee Street from Celestine Street as a result, according to police. ************ Road Closed******* Chicopee St is closed from Celestine to Charpentier due to a motor vehicle crash.... Posted by Chicopee Police Department on Monday, November 28, 2022 The driver of the vehicle involved stayed on scene, Western Mass News reports.…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Driver Charged With Hingham Apple Store Crash That Killed 1, Injured 19 Driver Charged With Hingham Apple Store Crash That Killed 1, Injured 19
Driver Charged With Hingham Apple Store Crash That Killed 1, Injured 19 A 53-year-old man has been charged for crashing his car into an Apple Store at a shopping plaza on the South Shore, killing one person and injuring many more, authorities said. Bradley Rein was arraigned on a charge of reckless homicide by a motor vehicle in Hingham District Court on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz reports.  HINGHAM CRASH UPDATE: As a result of the extensive investigation by @statepolice @HinghamPolice, obtained an arrest warrant charging Bradley Rein, 53, with Reckless Homicide by Motor Vehicle. Rein was arrested last night, and is schedule…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Everett, Chelsea, Lynn Men Killed In String Of Fatal Crashes: Police Everett, Chelsea, Lynn Men Killed In String Of Fatal Crashes: Police
Everett, Chelsea, Lynn Men Killed In String Of Fatal Crashes: Police Several people are dead and others were injured in a string of crashes over the weekend that Massachusetts State Police are investigating.  Oscar J. Portillo, 53, of Chelsea, died on Saturday, Aug. 28, as he crossed the street on Revere Beach Parkway at Vine Street in Everett when a 2001 Toyota Camry crashed into him, State Police said. Responders rushed him to an area hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.  The 46-year-old Lynn driver remained on the scene, and authorities have not charged him with anything, police said. Officers are still investigating the incident.  …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Boston Man Injured 2 Officers After He Drove Into Parade Barricade: Police Boston Man Injured 2 Officers After He Drove Into Parade Barricade: Police
Boston Man Injured 2 Officers After He Drove Into Parade Barricade: Police A 28-year-old Boston man faces several charges after he crashed into a police barricade Puerto Rican Festival Parade on Sunday, July 31, and injured two officers, authorities said. Jamauree Haygood of Dorchester was arraigned on Monday on several charges stemming from the incident, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.  Haygood crashed into a barricade just around noon at the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Peter Parley Road, Boston Police said. Officers told him to stop, but he drove on anyway, authorities said. The impact pushed the wooden structure int…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
24-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle I-95 Crash In Massachusetts 24-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle I-95 Crash In Massachusetts
24-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle I-95 Crash In Massachusetts Police are investigating an early-morning, single-vehicle crash that left a man dead on a stretch of I-95 in Massachusetts. It happened around 4:45 a.m. Sunday, June 12 at the 11.9 mile marker on the southbound side in Foxboro, Massachusetts State Police said. The driver, a 24-year-old from North Providence, Rhode Island, was declared dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released. The left and middle lanes were closed for two-and-a-half hours. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi