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28-Year-Old Man Killed In Southeast Massachusetts Rollover Car Crash: Police 28-Year-Old Man Killed In Southeast Massachusetts Rollover Car Crash: Police
28-Year-Old Man Killed In Southeast Massachusetts Rollover Car Crash: Police A 28-year-old man was killed in an overnight rollover crash on a major highway in Southeast Massachusetts this week, according to authorities.  William Gronblom died in the single-vehicle crash that happened on I-195 in Marion around 12:13 a.m. on Monday, April 3, Massachusetts State Police report. Initial investigation suggested that a Toyota RAV4, driven by Gronblom, drifted from the side of the road and onto the grass as it approached the Route 105 overpass. The car then struck the median and a concrete support section of the overpass, police added.  Gronblom was taken to …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Child Among 5 Injured In Multi-Car Crash In Western Mass: Fire Officials Child Among 5 Injured In Multi-Car Crash In Western Mass: Fire Officials
Child Among 5 Injured In Multi-Car Crash In Western Mass: Fire Officials A child and four adults were hospitalized following a multi-car crash in Western Massachusetts this week, officials said.  The five-car crash happened at 381 Cooley Street in Springfield around 7:20 a.m. on Friday, March 31, Springfield Fire Department said on Twitter. At 0721 hrs. SFD responded to 381 Cooley St. For a 5 vehicle MVA. 4 adults and one child where transported to a local hospital with serious but non life threatening injuries. pic.twitter.com/a4wXakfS1m — SPRINGFIELD FIRE (@SFD_HQ) March 31, 2023 Everyone involved was said to sustain serious but non-life-threatening injur…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
24-Year-Old Western Mass Man Dies In Head-On Crash In New Hampshire: Police 24-Year-Old Western Mass Man Dies In Head-On Crash In New Hampshire: Police
24-Year-Old Western Mass Man Dies In Head-On Crash In New Hampshire: Police A 24-year-old man from Western Massachusetts has died in a head-on car crash that happened just over the Massachusetts/New Hampshire border this week, according to authorities.  Troopers responded to a serious car crash on Route 119 in Hinsdale, near the Vermont line, shortly before 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, New Hampshire State Police report.  FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH - HINSDALE, New Hampshire – On March 28, 2023, at approximately 5:49p.m.., troopers were... Posted by New Hampshire State Police on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Initial investigation determined that a 2003 Volkswagen Jett…

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by David Cifarelli
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Family Mourns Loss Of 13-Year-Old Boy Killed In Weekend Western Mass Crash Family Mourns Loss Of 13-Year-Old Boy Killed In Weekend Western Mass Crash
Family Mourns Loss Of 13-Year-Old Boy Killed In Weekend Western Mass Crash A family from Western Massachusetts is mourning the loss of a 13-year-old boy who was killed in a weekend car crash.  Da’Vant Byrd died in the crash that happened in the 1000 block of Montgomery Street in Chicopee early Saturday morning, March 25, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office reports. Fatal Chicopee crash under investigation On Saturday, March 25, 2023, at approximately 2:43 a.m., Chicopee Police... Posted by Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni on Saturday, March 25, 2023 The involved vehicle, which was being driven at a high rate of speed down Montgomery Stree…

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by David Cifarelli
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Driver Crashes Into River In Central Mass After Suffering 'Medical Episode': Police Driver Crashes Into River In Central Mass After Suffering 'Medical Episode': Police
Driver Crashes Into River In Central Mass After Suffering 'Medical Episode': Police A Worcester County driver was taken to the hospital after they crashed their car into a river following a medical episode on Wednesday, March 22, authorities said.  Upton police and firefighters responded to the crash on Mendon Street near West River Street after a Chevrolet Yukon went off the road around 3 p.m., authorities said in a tweet.  Police and Fire are clearing the scene on Mendon Street near West River Street after a vehicle drove off the roadway and into a river. The driver, who is believed to have suffered a medical episode, was transported to a nearby hospital with minor i…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Bryant University Alumni, Couple Die In Weekend Rollover Crash In Eastern Mass Bryant University Alumni, Couple Die In Weekend Rollover Crash In Eastern Mass
Bryant University Alumni, Couple Die In Weekend Rollover Crash In Eastern Mass A couple who attended the same college in Rhode Island died in a rollover crash in Eastern Massachusetts this weekend. Haley Gens and Joshua "Josh" Taylor, both age 23, were killed in the single-vehicle crash that happened in Middlesex County near 717 Highland Street in Holliston on Saturday night, March 18, Holliston Police report. Please see the updated Media Release by Chief Stone as it relates to last night's fatal motor vehicle crash on Highland Street. There is no additional information available at this time. Posted by Holliston Police Department on Sunday, March 19, 2023 Initia…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
'Mass Casualty': 2 Airlifted After Serious Head-On Crash In Western Mass 'Mass Casualty': 2 Airlifted After Serious Head-On Crash In Western Mass
'Mass Casualty': 2 Airlifted After Serious Head-On Crash In Western Mass Two helicopters were needed to transport victims of a serious head-on car crash in Western Massachusetts this weekend, authorities said. Greenfield Fire responded to the crash on the Mohawk Trail near Long View Tower around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March, 12, the department said on Facebook. Upon arrival, crews found that they "were quickly outnumbered with multiple patients." The crash was declared a "mass casualty incident" and additional ambulances were called to the scene. At approximately 3:30pm we were dispatched to a head-on collision on the Mohawk Trail near Long View Tower. As ou…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Helicopters, K9s Search For Man Behind Car Crash In Northborough: Police Helicopters, K9s Search For Man Behind Car Crash In Northborough: Police
Helicopters, K9s Search For Man Behind Car Crash In Northborough: Police Editor's Note: This story has been updated Local and state police were searching the ground and air for an individual who left the scene of a car crash in Northborough over the weekend, authorities said. A Massachusetts State Police helicopter and K9s were searching the area of School Street and Brigham Street on Sunday morning, March 12, according to Northborough Police on Facebook. Good morning, We are conducting a search for an individual who fled on foot after crashing his motor vehicle late last... Posted by Northborough Police Department on Sunday, March 12, 2023 The male suspe…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
One Person Injured In Western Mass Car Crash: Firefighters One Person Injured In Western Mass Car Crash: Firefighters
One Person Injured In Western Mass Car Crash: Firefighters One person was sent to the hospital following a car crash in Hampden County earlier this week, authorities said.  The wreck was reported around 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2, near the intersection of Hampshire and Maple streets in Holyoke, firefighters said. The vehicle rolled onto its roof and needed to be stabilized before crews could remove the injured to get them help.  One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. It's unclear if anyone else was inside the car when it crashed.  The Holyoke Police Department is investigating the cause of the crash. 

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Springfield Home: Firefighters Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Springfield Home: Firefighters
Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Springfield Home: Firefighters One person was injured after a car crashed into a Springfield home late Sunday night, Feb. 26, authorities said.  The driver slammed into the home at 164 Goodwin St. just after 10:45 p.m. and had to pull themselves out of the wreckage, the Springfield Fire Department said. Firefighters arrived moments later and evaluated the driver before rushing them to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  Authorities did not release the driver's name or if they would face any fines or charges from the wreck.  SFD responded to 164 Goodwin St. @1037hrs. For car vs house. One occupant s…

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by Josh Lanier
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Police Seek Witnesses After 25-Year-Old Killed In Overnight CT Crash Police Seek Witnesses After 25-Year-Old Killed In Overnight CT Crash
Police Seek Witnesses After 25-Year-Old Killed In Overnight CT Crash Connecticut State Police are seeking witnesses to a car crash that killed a 25-year-old man after he allegedly lost control of his vehicle.  Hartford County resident Joseph Johnson of Manchester, was killed around 2:15 a.m., Friday, Feb. 24 on Route 5/15 northbound, south of exit 86 in Hartford. According to state police, after Johnson lost control of the Chevrolet Impala he was driving, the car veered left and collided with the concrete barrier in the center median.  The Impala then veered across the lanes of travel, crashed through the metal beam guardrail on the right shoulder…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Wanted Driver Crashes Car, Charged With Endangering Child In Oxford: Police Wanted Driver Crashes Car, Charged With Endangering Child In Oxford: Police
Wanted Driver Crashes Car, Charged With Endangering Child In Oxford: Police A Charlton man who already had a warrant out for his arrest is facing charges for endangering a child after crashing his car in Oxford this week, authorities said. Wayne Pelletier, age 59, was charged with operating to endanger, speed greater than reasonable, operating with a suspended license, and a marked lanes violation in connection with the crash. Surveillance video posted by Oxford Police on Facebook captured the moment Pelletier's car plowed through several trees in Oxford Center on Wednesday morning, Feb. 22.  On Wednesday February 22, 2023, at approximately 9:41 A.M. Oxford P…

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by David Cifarelli