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Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Killing Motorcyclist In Western Mass Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Killing Motorcyclist In Western Mass
Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Killing Motorcyclist In Western Mass A Berkshire County woman told a court on Tuesday, Aug. 22, that she was not at fault in the death of a 66-year-old Colrain motorcyclist she had a wreck with earlier this year, authorities said.  Melissa C. Repka, 38, is charged with vehicle homicide by negligent operation and failure to yield the right of way in connection with the crash that killed Greg Herzig, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. A judge ordered Repka not to drive a vehicle for the duration of the trial.  Police said Repka had pulled her rented Jeep Grand Cherokee to the side of Route 2 in…
Western Mass Motorcyclist, 66, Killed In Crash On Route 2 In Charlemont: Police Western Mass Motorcyclist, 66, Killed In Crash On Route 2 In Charlemont: Police
Western Mass Motorcyclist, 66, Killed In Crash On Route 2 In Charlemont: Police A 66-year-old man has died after his motorcycle collided with another vehicle in Western Massachusetts this week, according to authorities.  Gregory Herzig, of Colrain, was killed in the crash that happened on Route 2 in Charlemont around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, Massachusetts State Police report. Initial investigation suggested that a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, going east, pulled over to the side of the road before making a U-turn when a Harley Davidson struck the SUV. The operator of the motorcycle, later identified as Herzig, was taken to Baystate Franklin Medical Center where…
Man Dies After 2-Vehicle Crash In Region Man Dies After 2-Vehicle Crash In Region
Man Dies After 2-Vehicle Crash In Region An investigation is underway after a 64-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash in Connecticut. The crash happened in Windham County at about 3:10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, on Route 6 at the intersection of Cucumber Hill Road in Killingly near the Rhode Island border, Connecticut State Police reported. An eastbound 2009 Harley-Davidson Road King motorcycle struck the rear of a 2022 GMC Sierra that was stopped at a red light, police said. State Police said the operator of the motorcycle, identified as Brian Carney, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, was taken to the hospi…
Massachusetts Groom Killed Days Before Wedding In NH Motorcycle Crash: Report Massachusetts Groom Killed Days Before Wedding In NH Motorcycle Crash: Report
Massachusetts Groom Killed Days Before Wedding In NH Motorcycle Crash: Report A groom from Saugus has died and his fiancé is recovering after the two were victims of a motorcycle-involved crash in New Hampshire days before their wedding, WHDH reports. Jessie Edom and Jeff Zajac were on their way to put down their final deposit when they were hit by a 2010 Toyota Corolla on Route 107 in Seabrook, NH, on Saturday, Nov. 5, the outlet reports. New Hampshire State Police said the car was trying to make a left turn into the Brook Casino when it hit the couple on their Harley Davidson, traveling in the opposite direction.  Zajac, who was driving the motorcycle, was pronou…
23-Year-Old Man Dies After 3-Vehicle Crash In Region 23-Year-Old Man Dies After 3-Vehicle Crash In Region
23-Year-Old Man Dies After 3-Vehicle Crash In Region A 23-year-old Connecticut man died at the hospital after a three-vehicle crash. The crash happened in South Windsor on westbound I-291 near the Exit 4 on-ramp at about 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, Connecticut State Police said. Jose Cotto, of Windsor Locks, was riding a 2017 Harley-Davidson XL 1200 Forty-Eight when, for unknown reasons, he lost control of the motorcycle and it tipped over, causing Cotto to be separated from the motorcycle, police said. Authorities said a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid then struck Cotto and then struck the Harley-Davidson in the left lane of travel. Po…
Man, 44, Killed In Single-Vehicle Western Mass Crash Man, 44, Killed In Single-Vehicle Western Mass Crash
Man, 44, Killed In Single-Vehicle Western Mass Crash A 44-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash in Western Massachusetts, authorities said.  Police in Berkshire County responded to the crash in the Town of Florida that happened on River Road around 8:11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, Massachusetts State Police said.  Initial investigation suggests the man was driving his 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle on River Road when he lost control and crashed, police said.  No other vehicles were involved and no other injuries were reported.  The man was taken to a local hospital where he later died, police said.  Hi…
Man Dies After Being Ejected From Vehicle In Crash In Region, Police Say Man Dies After Being Ejected From Vehicle In Crash In Region, Police Say
Man Dies After Being Ejected From Vehicle In Crash In Region, Police Say A 51-year-old Connecticut man was killed after being ejected during a single-vehicle crash. The crash took place in East Hartford around 9:15 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, on Route 2 near Exit 5.  According to the state police, Glenn Pelletier, of Plainville, was killed when for an unknown reason, his 2005 Harley-Davidson motorcycle struck the concrete barrier off the left side of the roadway.  The impact caused Pelletier to be ejected from the motorcycle, causing fatal injuries, state police said. Pelletier was pronounced dead at the scene, they added. The case remains under invest…
54-Year-Old Massachusetts Man Killed In I-90 Motorcycle Crash In Boston 54-Year-Old Massachusetts Man Killed In I-90 Motorcycle Crash In Boston
54-Year-Old Massachusetts Man Killed In I-90 Motorcycle Crash In Boston A 54-year-old man from Waltham has died in a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in Boston, authorities said. Mark Ganong died after apparently losing control of his Harley Davidson and striking the median while traveling eastbound on the Mass Pike (I-90) in Allston around 10:30 p.m. on Monday, June 27, Massachusetts State Police said.  The incident closed the left lanes of the highway until about 2:30 a.m. the next day, police added. No other information was released. The crash remains under investigation. 
Massachusetts Man Killed In New Hampshire Motorcycle Accident Massachusetts Man Killed In New Hampshire Motorcycle Accident
Massachusetts Man Killed In New Hampshire Motorcycle Accident A man from Northern Massachusetts has died from a weekend motorcycle crash in New Hampshire, authorities said.  David Penney, age 58, of Tewksbury, was killed in a crash that occurred at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Woodland Road in North Hampton on Saturday afternoon, June 25, New Hampshire State Police said.  Investigation revealed Penney was entering the intersection on his Harley Davidson when he was struck by Jennifer McCoy, age 38, of Boston, who was driving a black BMW. Penney was later pronounced dead at a local hospital, according to police.  Tributes to Penney poured i…
Police Continuing Investigation Of Fatal Western Mass Crash Police Continuing Investigation Of Fatal Western Mass Crash
Police Continuing Investigation Of Fatal Western Mass Crash Authorities are continuing investigating a motor vehicle crash in Western Mass that left one man dead. The crash took place at 2:15 p.m., Saturday, May 15, in Hampshire County when a motorcycle traveling west on Route 9 collided with a motor vehicle traveling eastbound in Belchertown, just west of the Ware town line, said the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. The motor vehicle was engaged in a turn when the collision occurred, the DA's Office said. The operator of a 2018 Harley Davidson motorcycle, Hampden County resident Niles Robbins, age 46, of Wales, was tran…
Iconic Harley Davidson Shop Is Going Out Of Business Iconic Harley Davidson Shop Is Going Out Of Business
Iconic Harley Davidson Shop Is Going Out Of Business The iconic Harley Davidson shop in Southampton is closing. The last day of business will be Sept. 15. The Southampton Harley Davidson is owned by Aaron Patrick. He started the business more than 10 years ago on College Highway (Route 10). A popular stop for riders of all skill levels, the Southampton Harley Davidson sold about 5,000 motorcycles during its run, according to Patrick. They sold new and used bikes as well as parts, accessories, and merchandise.