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Man, 25, Woman, 58, ID'd As 2 Killed In Charlton Crash Man, 25, Woman, 58, ID'd As 2 Killed In Charlton Crash
Man, 25, Woman, 58, ID'd As 2 Killed In Charlton Crash Police have identified the two people killed in a motorcycle versus car crash in Worcester County on Thursday morning, Sept. 7, that closed a road for several hours.  The crash happened on Route 20 (Southbridge Street) in Charlton around 11 a.m. when a 2008 motorcycle hit a 2015 Subaru Legacy as it turned onto the road, the Worcester District Attorney's Office said.  Joseph Tomlin Jr., 25, of Sturbridge, was identified as the man driving the motorcycle.  Diane Dwyer, 58, of Webster, was a passenger in the Subaru Legacy, officials said.  Sturbridge Road was closed for n…
Fitchburg Woman Seriously Injured In New Hampshire Motorcycle Crash: Police Fitchburg Woman Seriously Injured In New Hampshire Motorcycle Crash: Police
Fitchburg Woman Seriously Injured In New Hampshire Motorcycle Crash: Police A 32-year-old Worcester County woman was hospitalized on Wednesday, Aug. 23, after she was involved in a truck versus motorcycle crash, police said.  Jessica Westover, of Fitchburg, was riding her 2021 Kawasaki ZR900 motorcycle east along Route 31 in Mason, New Hampshire, when she crashed with a Ford F-250 driven by a 55-year-old Mason, NH, man, New Hampshire State Police said.   Officers did not say who was at fault.  Westover was taken to Eliot Hospital with serious injuries, police said.
Millbury Man Nearly Killed In Worcester Motorcycle Wreck Millbury Man Nearly Killed In Worcester Motorcycle Wreck
Millbury Man Nearly Killed In Worcester Motorcycle Wreck A 24-year-old Worcester County man was nearly killed last week after he crashed his motorcycle in Worcetser, authorities said.  The 24-year-old Millbury man wrecked on Blithewood Avenue near Oakwood Lane just after 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, Worcester police. Investigators believe he lost control of the bike, hit the curb, and then careened into two poles.  A nurse happened to be nearby and gave him life-saving help until paramedics arrived. They rushed him to an area hospital, where he is being treated for serious life-threatening injuries. 
46-Year-Old Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into Guardrail In Region, Police Say 46-Year-Old Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into Guardrail In Region, Police Say
46-Year-Old Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into Guardrail In Region, Police Say A Connecticut man was killed in a single-vehicle crash after allegedly losing control of his vehicle. The crash took place in Hartford County around 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 8 on Route 9 in Berlin. According to the Connecticut State Police, Angel Ruiz, age 46, of New Britain, was traveling southbound on Route 9 when he lost control of his 2014 Yamaha YZFR1 motorcycle and collided with a metal beam guardrail adjacent to the right shoulder. The force of the collision threw Ruiz onto the right shoulder of the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The case remains under investigation…
'Lively' Massachusetts 23-Year-Old Dies In Tragic Crash, Community Rallies Around Family 'Lively' Massachusetts 23-Year-Old Dies In Tragic Crash, Community Rallies Around Family
'Lively' Massachusetts 23-Year-Old Dies In Tragic Crash, Community Rallies Around Family A knock on the door held tragic news for the parents of a 23-year-old Massachusetts man who died in a nearby town.  Tevin Em, a Lowell native, died unexpectedly early Saturday, June 24 in Dracut, according to his obituary. His parents were informed of the news later that morning and realized that their son was not coming home, said a GoFundMe for Em's funeral expenses.  Em was identified as the person involved in a fatal motorcycle crash in Dracut, according to the Lowell Sun.  An initial investigation of the scene determined that the motorcyclist left the roadway and s…
One Dead, Another Injured After Motorcycles Crash In Ludlow One Dead, Another Injured After Motorcycles Crash In Ludlow
One Dead, Another Injured After Motorcycles Crash In Ludlow A man was killed, and another was injured after two motorcycles crashed in Ludlow over the weekend.  The wreck happened just after 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, in the 500 block of Miller Street, authorities announced on Wednesday.  Police found one of the riders mortally wounded when they arrived. Officers performed CPR, and responders rushed him to Baystate Medical Center. But doctors were not able to save his life.  Police did not release the man's name.  Authorities found the second biker in the woods after he ran from the crash scene. They took him to the hos…
Police Searching For Van Causing Serious Crash, Injuring Massachusetts Man Police Searching For Van Causing Serious Crash, Injuring Massachusetts Man
Police Searching For Van Causing Serious Crash, Injuring Massachusetts Man Authorities are asking for help from the public in locating the driver of a van that crashed into a motorcycle in Connecticut and then drove away, leaving a Massachusetts man injured. The crash happened on Sunday, May 7 around 9:40 p.m. in Tolland County, at the intersection of Main Street (Route 190) and South Road (Route 83) in Somers, according to state police.  At the time of the crash, a motorcycle driven by a West Springfield, Massachusetts resident had been traveling east on Route 190 when it was cut off by the van, which was trying to turn left on South Road.  The van the…
Massachusetts' Own Jay Leno Has CNBC Show Canceled, Ends 30-Year-Run On NBC Massachusetts' Own Jay Leno Has CNBC Show Canceled, Ends 30-Year-Run On NBC
Massachusetts' Own Jay Leno Has CNBC Show Canceled, Ends 30-Year-Run On NBC As popular comedian Jay Leno recovers from a motorcycle crash, CNBC is canceling a television show focusing on his classic car collection.  Earlier Report - Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle  "Jay Leno's Garage," which has been on the air since 2015, will be canceled by the network, ending the former Tonight Show host's 30-year-run of having a show on an NBC channel, according to multiple reports.  The reality show, which features Leno's classic car collection and also includes interviews with famous guests, was canceled after a large schedule shift at CNBC, …
49-Year-Old Massachusetts Motorcyclist Ejected, Killed On Thanksgiving: Police 49-Year-Old Massachusetts Motorcyclist Ejected, Killed On Thanksgiving: Police
49-Year-Old Massachusetts Motorcyclist Ejected, Killed On Thanksgiving: Police A 49-year-old man from New Bedford has died after being thrown from his motorcycle on Thanksgiving, authorities said. State Troopers responded to a motorcycle crash near I-195 on Route 18 North in New Bedford around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24, Massachusetts State Police report. Investigation revealed that Juan Ruiz was thrown from his motorcycle when he failed to bear right down a curve and flew off the road and into a metal guardrail. The motorcycle kept going before it hit the back of a parked Toyota 4Runner on Acushnet Avenue, police said. Ruiz's body was taken by the Offi…
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…
64-Year-Old Man Airlifted To Hospital After Serious Motorcycle Crash In Acton 64-Year-Old Man Airlifted To Hospital After Serious Motorcycle Crash In Acton
64-Year-Old Man Airlifted To Hospital After Serious Motorcycle Crash In Acton One person is in the hospital following a serious motorcycle crash in Acton, authorities said. Police responded to multiple reports about a motorcycle and motor vehicle that collided in the area of 130 Great Road and Routes 2A and 119 just after noon on Monday, Oct. 31, Acton Police and Fire report.  The road is closed and @bostonmedflight is e route to a landing zone on Wetherbee St — Acton Fire PIO (@ActonFirePIO) October 31, 2022 Upon arrival, officers found a 64-year-old man suffering from injuries. He was airlifted to a Boston hospital for further treatment, both departments said.…
24-Year-Old Man From Boston Area Killed In Motorcycle Crash On I-93: Police 24-Year-Old Man From Boston Area Killed In Motorcycle Crash On I-93: Police
24-Year-Old Man From Boston Area Killed In Motorcycle Crash On I-93: Police A 24-year-old man from the Greater Boston Area was killed in a motorcycle crash, authorities said.  Rodrigo Rosa, of Wilmington, died in the crash that happened on I-93 north near Exit 31 in Wilmington around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, Massachusetts State Police said.  Motorcycle crash with serious injuries in #Wilmington on I-93-NB near exit Exit 31. Lanes closures in the area. — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) October 22, 2022 No other vehicles were involved in the crash and the incident closed the right lanes of the highway for about two hours as a result, police added.  The cra…
Police ID 24-Year-Old Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Region Police ID 24-Year-Old Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Region
Police ID 24-Year-Old Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Region Police identified a 24-year-old man who died in a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Connecticut. The crash happened in the Hartford County town of South Windsor at the intersection of Sullivan Avenue and Rye Street at about 3:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, the South Windsor Police Department reported. Nathan Dallas Eberly, of Simsbury, was riding a motorcycle home from work at FedEx, located at 40 Kennedy Road, when he was struck by a tractor-trailer, police announced on Monday, Oct. 3. Police said the investigation into the crash is ongoing. Authorities asked anyone with information abo…
2, Including 15-Year-Old, Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Region 2, Including 15-Year-Old, Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Region
2, Including 15-Year-Old, Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Region A two-vehicle crash in Connecticut claimed the lives of two young people including an 18-year-old high school senior and a 15-year-old. The Hartford County crash, between a motorcycle and an SUV, took place in Glastonbury around 7 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 25 on Hebron Avenue. According to Capt. Mark Catania, of the Glastonbury Police, the department responded to the area near the Exit 2 on-ramp after another driver reported the crash. When officers arrived they found a serious crash between a motorcycle and an SUV with numerous injuries, police said. The motorcyclist, identified as Gordon "…
Motorcyclist Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash On School Street In Boylston: Police Motorcyclist Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash On School Street In Boylston: Police
Motorcyclist Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash On School Street In Boylston: Police A motorcyclist has died from a single-vehicle crash in central Massachusetts, authorities said. Police responded to the crash on School Street in Boylston just before 11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, Boylston Police said on Facebook.  Upon arrival, officers found that a motorcycle had collided with another vehicle. Initial investigation both vehicles collided while leaving the road, police said. The operator of the motorcycle died from his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The crash remains under investigation. 
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…
Massachusetts Man, 44, Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash Massachusetts Man, 44, Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash
Massachusetts Man, 44, Killed In Single-Vehicle 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…
57-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On Roadway In Region 57-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On Roadway In Region
57-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On Roadway In Region A 57-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on a Connecticut roadway. The crash took place in Hartford County around 11:45 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20 in Bristol on Redstone Hill Road. Officers responded to the area for a reported motorcycle crash, said Lt. Patrick Krajewski, of the Bristol Police. Upon arrival, officers located the man in the roadway, who was later pronounced dead, Krajewski said. Police have not released the name of the victim. The Bristol Police Department's Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team responded to the scene to investigate. …
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured From Gold Star Boulevard Crash (UPDATE) Motorcyclist Seriously Injured From Gold Star Boulevard Crash (UPDATE)
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured From Gold Star Boulevard Crash (Update) A motorcyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries following a morning crash in Worcester, authorities said.  The crash happened on in the area of Gold Star Boulevard and Ruthven Avenue around 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, Worcester Police said.  Traffic alert: please avoid the area of Gold Star Blvd Northbound. The Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating a crash involving a motorcycle and vehicle. — Worcester PD (@WorcesterPD) August 5, 2022 Initial investigation suggests a Toyota Camry struck the motorcyclist while trying to turn left on Ruthven Avenue. The motorcyclist was trav…
24-Year-Old Killed In Worcester Motorcycle Crash Was A 'Truly Good Person' 24-Year-Old Killed In Worcester Motorcycle Crash Was A 'Truly Good Person'
24-Year-Old Killed In Worcester Motorcycle Crash Was A 'Truly Good Person' If you were to ask someone from the Worcester area if they knew David Gleason, odds are they did. The 24-year-old had several life-long friends, strong familial connections and even served the community as a technician at Patrick Subaru in Shrewsbury "for many years."  Unfortunately, Gleason was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Grafton Street and Sunderland Road last Saturday, July 23.  It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the news of the passing of David Gleason. David worked in the Patrick... Posted by Patrick Motor Group on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Init…
24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Central Massachusetts Weekend Crash 24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Central Massachusetts Weekend Crash
24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Central Massachusetts Weekend Crash A 24-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Worcester this weekend, authorities said. Police responded to the crash at the intersection of Grafton Street and Sunderland Road around 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, Worcester Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found the motorcycle on the ground along with the driver pinned under a Toyota SUV. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.  Initial investigation revealed the Toyota struck the motorcyclist while making a left turn onto Sunderland Road, police said. The motorcyclist was then thrown from his bike and tr…
68-Year-Old Man Dies After Crash Involving Car, Motorcycle In Massachusetts 68-Year-Old Man Dies After Crash Involving Car, Motorcycle In Massachusetts
68-Year-Old Man Dies After Crash Involving Car, Motorcycle In Massachusetts A 68-year-old Connecticut man died at the hospital after suffering severe injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Massachusetts. The crash happened on South Main Street in Great Barrington in front of the Bistro Box at about noon on Monday, July 4, according to the Great Barrington Police Department. Police said a 2019 Honda Accord driven by a 22-year-old Pittsfield resident was southbound and began turning left into the driveway of the Bistro Box when it collided with a northbound 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The motorcyclist suffered severe injuries in the crash and was airlifted to Alban…
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…
West Brookfield Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash West Brookfield Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash
West Brookfield Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash A man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Western Mass. The crash took place in Franklin County in the town of Orange around 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 4. A Worcester County man from the town of West Brookfield died after his motorcycle crashed on a curve on Warwick Road in Orange, said Laurie Loisel, spokeswoman for the Northwestern District Attorney's Office.  Mark Clarke, age 64, was pronounced dead at Athol Hospital, where he was transported after the crash, at 5 p.m. Saturday, Loisel said. Clarke had been traveling on Warwick Road behind a friend when the friend rea…
Speed A Factor In Fatal Massachusetts Crash, Police Say Speed A Factor In Fatal Massachusetts Crash, Police Say
Speed A Factor In Fatal Massachusetts Crash, Police Say A single-vehicle crash killed a driver who lost control of his vehicle, according to police. The crash took place in Hampden County in West Springfield around 10:45 p.m., Saturday, April 23 on Route 5. The driver lost control of the motorcycle on Route 5 between the Memorial and North End bridges, said Sgt. Joseph LaFrance, of the West Springfield Police. Arriving officers started CPR and other life-saving measures until the driver could be transported to Baystate Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead, LaFrance said. The northbound lane of Route 5 was shut down for several hou…
Motorcycle Reportedly 'Split In Two' In Crash In Region Motorcycle Reportedly 'Split In Two' In Crash In Region
Motorcycle Reportedly 'Split In Two' In Crash In Region Multiple agencies responded to a crash in Connecticut after a caller reported that a motorcycle had "split in two." Authorities responded at about 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, to a crash that happened in Tolland County on I-84 westbound near Exit 67 in Vernon, according to the Town of Vernon Fire Department. There were no major injuries in the crash, authorities said. Vernon EMS, Rockville Medic, and Connecticut State Police also responded to the scene, fire officials said. Authorities said the person involved was alert and walking around following the crash. The motorcycle was reco…
37-Year-Old From Hartford County Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash 37-Year-Old From Hartford County Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash
37-Year-Old From Hartford County Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash An investigation is underway after a fatal single-vehicle crash in Connecticut. It happened around 5:35 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, and involved a motorcycle on westbound Interstate 691 in New Haven County near the Exit 5 entrance ramp in the City of Meriden, according to state police. Meriden Fire Department personnel were on the scene assisting in life-saving efforts when state police troopers responded.  The operator of the motorcycle was identified as Hartford County resident Jonathan Santiago, age 37, of Bristol, said police. Santiago was transported to Waterbury Hospital by am…
Man Found Dead On Side Of CT Roadway Following Crash, Police Say Man Found Dead On Side Of CT Roadway Following Crash, Police Say
Man Found Dead On Side Of CT Roadway Following Crash, Police Say A man was found dead on the side of a Connecticut roadway after crashing his vehicle. The man, described as being in his 50s and a Torrington resident, was found around 8 p.m., Sunday, June 27 when Torrington Police received a 911 call regarding a crash on Winsted Road. When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered a motorcycle on its side in the center of the road. The driver was found dead just south of the motorcycle's location on the side of the road, Torrington Police said. Another motorist that was behind the motorcycle came upon the crash and called 911.  The motorcycle…
Western Mass Motorcyclist Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash, Police Say Western Mass Motorcyclist Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash, Police Say
Western Mass Motorcyclist Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash, Police Say A Western Mass man died after his motorcycle crashed, the second fatal motorcycle crash in two days in the area. The Franklin County man was found when a driver traveling south on Route 63 in Northfield came upon the crash and stopped to call 911 around 8:18 p.m., Sunday, June 6, said Laurie Loisel, of the Northwestern District Attorney's Office. The driver stayed on the scene until Northfield Police officers and Massachusetts State Police troopers arrived. The motorcyclist, a 35-year-old man who was a resident of Northfield, was pronounced dead at the site of the crash. Gregory J. P…