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Benjamin Goraj

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Chicopee Driver Was Drunk When He Killed Elderly Pedestrian: DA Chicopee Driver Was Drunk When He Killed Elderly Pedestrian: DA
Chicopee Driver Was Drunk When He Killed Elderly Pedestrian: DA Officials have charged a 42-year-old Chicopee man with running over and killing a 68-year-old pedestrian earlier this week, authorities said.  Benjamin Goraj is charged with motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence and operating under the influence — 3rd offense, Hampden District Attorney's said. He was given a $5,000 bond but must consent to multiple alcohol tests a day as a condition of his pre-trial release. Police allege that Goraj was drunk when he crashed into William Matteson, 68, of Chicopee, on Chicopee Street around 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28., authorities said.  …

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by Josh Lanier
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Second Person Fatally Struck By Car On Same Street In Chicopee This Week Second Person Fatally Struck By Car On Same Street In Chicopee This Week
Second Person Fatally Struck By Car On Same Street In Chicopee This Week A pedestrian has been fatally struck by a car on the same street in Chicopee for this second time this week, Western Mass News reports.  Police responded to the crash near Jenrose Liquors on Chicopee Street around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, Chicopee Police said on Facebook.  While the person's condition was immediately unknown, Western Mass News said the victim died on Thursday. The incident is being called a hit-and-run, the outlet said citing Chicopee Police. 7:10pm update: Chicopee St is now open **************Road Closed*********** Chicopee St is closed in the area of... …

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by David Cifarelli