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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…
Firefighters Cut 3 Seriously Injured Men From Truck After It Crashes Into Western Mass Tree Firefighters Cut 3 Seriously Injured Men From Truck After It Crashes Into Western Mass Tree
Firefighters Cut 3 Seriously Injured Men From Truck After It Crashes Into Western Mass Tree Three men were seriously hurt after the truck they were in crashed into a tree Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 9, in Berkshire County, authorities said.  The crash happened just after 3:30 p.m. near 241 South St. in Pittsfield when the truck left the road and slammed into the tree south of the South and Broad Street intersection, Pittsfield police said. No other vehicles were involved.  Related: Police ID Men Injured In South Street Crash, All Remain Hospitalized Firefighters had to cut the men from the wreckage so paramedics could rush them to an area hospital for treatment.  Poli…
(WATCH) Stoned Fugitive Crashes Car In Front Of Holyoke Police Station: Cops (WATCH) Stoned Fugitive Crashes Car In Front Of Holyoke Police Station: Cops
(Watch) Stoned Fugitive Crashes Car In Front Of Holyoke Police Station: Cops A wanted woman with a long history of driving while high drove onto the sidewalk in front of the Holyoke Police Department in Hampden County on Friday morning, Oct. 27, and crashed into multiple poles, authorities said.  Brenda Johnson, 30, who was already wanted on two open warrants, has several more following the early morning calamity, Holyoke police said.  Today around 6:50 AM a vehicle driving east on Appleton Street struck a light pole and the two flag poles outside the... Posted by Holyoke Police Department on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 The crash happened just before 7 a.m. whe…
Fatal Crash: 44-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After SUV Slams Into Embankment, CT State Police Say Fatal Crash: 44-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After SUV Slams Into Embankment, CT State Police Say
Fatal Crash: 44-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After SUV Slams Into Embankment, CT State Police Say A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash overnight in a residential neighborhood in Connecticut. It happened around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July 1 in Litchfield County. A 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander was traveling northbound in North Canaan on Canaan Valley Road near Carlson Road when the SUV left the roadway, struck an embankment, and overturned, according to Connecticut State Police. The operator of the Outlander, Hartford County resident Deane William Moores, age 44, of Plainville, succumbed to injuries he suffered, said police. The crash is now under investigation.
Fatal Hit-Run: Police Searching For Black Infinity Involved In CT Crash Fatal Hit-Run: Police Searching For Black Infinity Involved In CT Crash
Fatal Hit-Run: Police Searching For Black Infinity Involved In CT Crash Police in Connecticut are asking the public for help identifying a car involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 49-year-old man. Hartford County resident Jose A. Concepcion, of New Britain died around 11 a.m., Friday, June 16 in the area of 110 Edwards St., in Hartford. Hartford Police and Fire responded to the area of 110 Edwards Street on a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian, said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police. Upon arrival, Concepcion was located in the roadway. He was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. T…
Oil Truck Crash In Holden Causes Road Closure; Police Ask Drivers To Avoid Area Oil Truck Crash In Holden Causes Road Closure; Police Ask Drivers To Avoid Area
Oil Truck Crash In Holden Causes Road Closure; Police Ask Drivers To Avoid Area Police in Worcester County are asking drivers to avoid a portion of Main Street in Holden on Monday morning, April 3, because of a crash involving an oil tanker.  The town's Department of Public Works tweeted that the wreck happened around 11:30 a.m. between Bailey Road and Salisbury Street. Police have closed that portion of Route 122A as officials clear and clean the area. They did not provide an estimated timeline of when it might reopen.  Main St (Rte 122A) is currently closed between Bailey Rd and Salisbury St due to a vehicle crash involving an oil delivery truck. Seek alt routes.…
Two Injured In Western Mass Car Crash; Fire Department Cut Driver From Car Two Injured In Western Mass Car Crash; Fire Department Cut Driver From Car
Two Injured In Western Mass Car Crash; Fire Department Cut Driver From Car Firefighters in Hampden County had to cut someone out of their car following a crash in Holyoke over the weekend.  Crews were called to the intersection of Northampton Street and Whiting Farms Road just before 10 p.m. Sunday, March 19, after a truck crashed into a car, the Holyoke Fire Department said.  Firefighters had to break the windshield of one vehicle to get the injured out after the wreck. Though all injuries were considered minor, officials said.  Holyoke police are investigating the cause of the crash. 
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.…
24-Year-Old CT Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash 24-Year-Old CT Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash
24-Year-Old CT Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash A 24-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a two-vehicle crash early this morning.  The crash took place in Hartford around 2:40 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 29 in the area of Capitol Avenue at Laurel Street. According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police, patrol officers responded to the area for a report of a serious crash involving two vehicles.  Upon arrival, officers found a 2009 Nissan Rogue just east of the intersection in the middle of the roadway. They also found a gray 2020 Ford Fusion on the south curb of Capitol Avenue just east of the intersection wit…
Man Killed After SUV Crashes Into Cement Wall On CT Roadway Man Killed After SUV Crashes Into Cement Wall On CT Roadway
Man Killed After SUV Crashes Into Cement Wall On CT Roadway A Connecticut man was killed during a single-vehicle crash. It happened around 2:20 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20 on Route 8 in the city of Torrington in Litchfield County. According to Connecticut State Police, New Haven County resident Barry Zaret, age 82, of Woodbridge,  was traveling southbound near Exit 45, when his 2015 Toyota Rav4 left the roadway, drove on a grassy media and up a dirt mount before taking flight, and hitting the guardrail before colliding into a cement wall on Winthrop Street in Torrington. The vehicle's final resting position was suspended on a telephone wire, …
47-Year-Old Killed After Being Ejected In Crash On CT Roadway 47-Year-Old Killed After Being Ejected In Crash On CT Roadway
47-Year-Old Killed After Being Ejected In Crash On CT Roadway A 47-year-old Connecticut man was killed after being ejected during a single-vehicle crash. The incident took place in Hartford County around 2:50 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, in East Plainville. According to Connecticut State Police, Kendall Alston, of Windsor, was driving a Kawasaki motorcycle eastbound on Route 72 in Plainville when for an unknown reason he struck the guardrail barrier on the left side of the roadway. The impact caused Alston to be ejected, state police said. Investigators said he suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene. The…
20-Year-Old Woman Airlifted After I-84 Pileup Crash 20-Year-Old Woman Airlifted After I-84 Pileup Crash
20-Year-Old Woman Airlifted After I-84 Pileup Crash One person was injured and airlifted following a three-vehicle crash on I-84 in Connecticut. The crash took place in West Hartford around 7:20 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 1 on I-84 eastbound. According to state police, the crash occurred when Litchfield County resident Amanda Maud, age 20, of Winsted, driving a Ford Fiesta, plowed into the back of a Hyduani Tuscon which was slowing down for congested traffic. The impact caused the Tuscon to crash into a Honda Odyssey, police said. Only Maud, who was ticketed for allegedly causing the crash, was injured, state police said. The crash i…
Single-Vehicle Crash Significantly Damages Building In Western Massachusetts Single-Vehicle Crash Significantly Damages Building In Western Massachusetts
Single-Vehicle Crash Significantly Damages Building In Western Massachusetts Police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a building in western Massachusetts, causing extensive damage. Authorities in Berkshire County responded to a report that a vehicle crashed into a building located at 87 Wahconah St. in Pittsfield at about 9:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, according to the Pittsfield Police Department. The building that was struck was the former location of Johnny’s Beach Club, authorities said. Police said the two occupants of the vehicle were hospitalized for treatment of minor injuries. Authorities asked anyone with information about the crash t…
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.
Three Female Passengers Killed In Crash Involving Drunk Driver Near NY Event Venue, Police Say Three Female Passengers Killed In Crash Involving Drunk Driver Near NY Event Venue, Police Say
Three Female Passengers Killed In Crash Involving Drunk Driver Near NY Event Venue, Police Say Updated story: IDs Released For Three Women Killed In Crash Involving Drunk Driver Near NY Event Venue Three female passengers were killed after a crash involving a drunk driver that happened overnight in front of an event venue in New York, police said. At around 11:10 p.m. Saturday, May 21 on Long Island, a 2010 Lincoln Town Car with a driver and five occupants was struck in the eastbound lane of Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park by a 2012 Mercedes-Benz sedan occupied by only the driver, according to Nassau County Police.  The incident happened in front …
One Killed In Single-Vehicle Agawam Crash One Killed In Single-Vehicle Agawam Crash
One Killed In Single-Vehicle Agawam Crash An investigation is underway after a driver was killed in a fiery single-vehicle crash in Western Massachusetts.  Police responded to the crash in Hampden County, at around  3:40 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22, in the city of Agawam. Massachusetts State Police said investigators determined that a 2021 Lincoln Navigator was traveling west on Route 57 at the Garnder Street overpas when, for reasons not yet known, it went off the road and struck the bridge abutment.  The Lincoln caught fire and was engulfed in flames when emergency personnel responded, police said.  After exti…
Passenger Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On CT Highway Passenger Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On CT Highway
Passenger Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On CT Highway An investigation is underway after a passenger was killed in a single-vehicle crash on a Connecticut highway. It happened at about 5 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, on I-384 eastbound in Hartford County, according to Connecticut State Police.  A driver lost control of the vehicle near Exit 2 in Manchester and traveled from the right side of the highway to the left, police said.  The vehicle traveled onto the median and struck a tree, coming to an uncontrolled stop in two pieces on the median, authorities said.  Police said the driver and front-right adult passenger were hos…
59-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Worcester County Crash, State Police Say 59-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Worcester County Crash, State Police Say
59-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Worcester County Crash, State Police Say An investigation is underway after a 59-year-old Massachusetts man was killed in a two-vehicle crash. Troopers received reports of a crash on Route 2 eastbound near Exit 95 in Fitchburg shortly after 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, Massachusetts State Police reported. State Police said Fitchburg Fire and EMS also responded to the scene. Police said a 2020 Freightliner truck was involved in a crash with a 2013 Ram 1500, which had been traveling to the left of the Freightliner in the same direction. The driver of the Freightliner, identified as Worcester County resident Kevin Kinnear, of …
35-Year-Old Killed In Crash Between Tractor-Trailer, Pickup Truck In Worcester County 35-Year-Old Killed In Crash Between Tractor-Trailer, Pickup Truck In Worcester County
35-Year-Old Killed In Crash Between Tractor-Trailer, Pickup Truck In Worcester County A 35-year-old Massachusetts man was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck. Troopers responded to the two-vehicle crash on the eastbound side of the Massachusetts Turnpike in the Worcester County town of Charlton at about 9:10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, Massachusetts State Police reported. A Tyngsborough man who was the driver of the 1989 GMC Sierra pickup was pronounced dead at the scene, State Police said. The driver of the 2017 Kenworth tractor cab, identified as a 54-year-old Nevada man, was not injured in the crash, authorities reported. Police said…
Hit-Run Crash Under Investigation In Chicopee Hit-Run Crash Under Investigation In Chicopee
Hit-Run Crash Under Investigation In Chicopee One person was injured during a hit-and-run crash in Western Massachusetts. The incident took place around 3:30 p.m., Tuesday,  Feb. 1, on Exchange Street in Chicopee, according to 22 News. The news channel reported a vehicle hit a parked car and then left the area. Police told the news channel the vehicle, with the driver and passenger inside, were caught a short distance away. One of the suspects was taken to the hospital with injuries but the injuries are said to be minor. The crash is under investigation. No word on any arrests.  To read the entire 22News story, click here…
Fatal Crash Under Investigation In Massachusetts Fatal Crash Under Investigation In Massachusetts
Fatal Crash Under Investigation In Massachusetts Police are investigating after a woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Massachusetts. Troopers responded to a crash on Interstate 190 northbound in the Worcester County town of Lancaster at about 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 29, Massachusetts State Police reported. Police said the driver of one of the vehicles involved, a 63-year-old woman from Pasadena, California, died before troopers arrived. The occupants of the second vehicle were taken to a hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries, State Police said.  The investigation is ongoing.  State Police said tro…
Driver Charged In Fatal Crash That Killed CT Woman Driver Charged In Fatal Crash That Killed CT Woman
Driver Charged In Fatal Crash That Killed CT Woman A driver has been charged with negligent homicide with a vehicle for the fatal crash that left a Connecticut woman dead. Tyra Givens, age 25, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, was arrested by Hartford Police on Wednesday, Sept. 22, for the crash which took place on Friday, Aug. 13. According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police Department, on Aug.13, around 10 p.m., Hartford Police officers responded to the area of 1313 Main Street for a report of a serious motor vehicle crash.  Upon arrival, they discovered that a 55-year-old woman identified as Cecil Greene, of East…
Officer Charged In DUI Crash Killing Fellow CT Cop Posts Bail Officer Charged In DUI Crash Killing Fellow CT Cop Posts Bail
Officer Charged In DUI Crash Killing Fellow CT Cop Posts Bail A Connecticut police officer charged in a crash that killed a fellow officer has posted bail. New Haven Police Department Officer Robert Ferraro is expected to be released from jail soon, NBC Connecticut reported on Monday, Sept. 20. The news station said Ferraro's bail was set at $100,000, according to court records. The 34-year-old is facing charges of driving under the influence resulting in death and reckless driving resulting in death or substantial bodily harm in the Las Vegas crash that killed New Haven police officer Joshua Castellano. Related - New Haven Cop Accused Of…
CT Cop Faces DUI, Reckless Driving Charges After Fellow Officer Is Killed In Crash CT Cop Faces DUI, Reckless Driving Charges After Fellow Officer Is Killed In Crash
CT Cop Faces DUI, Reckless Driving Charges After Fellow Officer Is Killed In Crash A Connecticut police officer has been accused of driving drunk in a crash that killed a fellow officer.  New Haven Police Department Officer Robert Ferraro, age 34, is facing charges of driving under the influence resulting in death and reckless driving resulting in death or substantial bodily harm in the Las Vegas crash, The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. The officer who died in the crash was Joshua Castellano, a seven-year member of the New Haven PD. The crash happened around 4 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 17,  The Metropolitan Police Department said Ferraro was driving a Rolls-Royce Culli…
31-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Area Crash 31-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Area Crash
31-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Area Crash A 31-year-old man was killed after being entrapped during a two-vehicle crash. The crash took place around 5:15 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 5, in Amenia, said Captain John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. According to Watterson, a preliminary investigation has revealed that a 2006 Ford Explorer driven by Felix Santiago, age 31, of Amenia, was traveling westbound on South Amenia Road when it crossed over the center markings and struck an eastbound 2016 Dodge Ram driven by Litchfield County, Connecticut resident William Watts, age 69, of Kent. Santiago was initially trapped inside …
Injuries Reported In Single-Vehicle Western Mass Crash Injuries Reported In Single-Vehicle Western Mass Crash
Injuries Reported In Single-Vehicle Western Mass Crash Injuries were reported during a single-vehicle crash in Western Massachusetts. Police were called to the crash in Franklin County on Monday, August 2, on Haydenville Road in Whately, said the Whately Police Department. Traffic was interrupted while the crash was cleared, police said. 
NY Native, 43, Killed In Fairfield County Crash Was Highly-Regarded Investment Manager NY Native, 43, Killed In Fairfield County Crash Was Highly-Regarded Investment Manager
NY Native, 43, Killed In Fairfield County Crash Was Highly-Regarded Investment Manager A Fairfield County man killed in a single-vehicle crash was a highly-regarded investment manager in the area. Carl "Pepper" Whitbeck, age 43, of Ridgefield, was killed around 2 p.m., Thursday, July 29 during the crash on Branchville Road in Ridgefield. Whitbeck, a native of Columbia County in upstate New York, was head of US fixed income and high yield at Axa Investment Managers. A spokesperson for the company said in a statement: "The thoughts of Axa IM’s Management Board and employees go out to Pepper’s family and loved ones. The company has offered its full support to his…
One Killed, Two Hurt After Driver Crosses Yellow Line In Head-On Western Mass Crash, Police Say One Killed, Two Hurt After Driver Crosses Yellow Line In Head-On Western Mass Crash, Police Say
One Killed, Two Hurt After Driver Crosses Yellow Line In Head-On Western Mass Crash, Police Say One person was killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle crash after one of the drivers allegedly crossed the yellow line and hit the other vehicle head-on. The crash took place in Hampden County, around 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, in the area of North Westfield Street in Agawam. A preliminary investigation has revealed the operator of one motor vehicle crossed over the center double yellow line while driving north on North Westfield Street, said Lt. Dan Bonafilia. The operator then struck a vehicle traveling southbound. The two occupants of the vehicle that crossed&nbs…
ID Released For Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Western Mass Crash ID Released For Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Western Mass Crash
ID Released For Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Western Mass Crash The identity has been released of a man killed in a two-vehicle crash in Western Massachusetts. It happened at approximately 1 a.m. Friday, June 25 in Hampden County, on Route 291 eastbound at the 5.0-mile marker in Chicopee.  State Police troopers arrived on the scene where they found a person involved in the crash with serious life-threatening injuries and began CPR, and subsequently utilized an AED.  The man, now identified as Francisco Flores, age 41, of Springfield.was determined to be dead at the scene, according to state police.  Earlier report: One…
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Western Mass Crash One Killed In Two-Vehicle Western Mass Crash
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Western Mass Crash Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Western Mass Crash One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Western Massachusetts. It happened at approximately 1 a.m. Friday, June 25 in Hampden County, on Route 291 eastbound at the 5.0-mile marker in Chicopee.  State Police troopers arrived on the scene where they found a person involved in the crash with serious life-threatening injuries and began CPR, and subsequently utilized an AED.  The person, who is yet to be identified, was determined to be dead at the scene, according to state …
Suspect Arrested In Death Of Western Mass Pedestrian, DA's Office Says Suspect Arrested In Death Of Western Mass Pedestrian, DA's Office Says
Suspect Arrested In Death Of Western Mass Pedestrian, DA's Office Says Police have arrested a Western Mass man in connection with a crash that killed a pedestrian. The Franklin County crash, which killed a 45-year-old Shelburne Falls resident, took place around 6:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 8, along Route 2 in Shelburne, said Laurie Loisel, with the Northwestern District Attorney's Office. According to Loisel, the pedestrian, who was walking along Route 2 with a companion was pronounced dead at the scene. Police arrested a 51-year-old Northampton man in connection with the crash.  The victim and the suspect will be identified pending arraignment.&n…