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Category: Wrongful Death

2 pedestrians killed in Massachusetts accident

Two pedestrians were killed as a result of a two-vehicle Massachusetts collision on June 21. The fatal accident occurred when one of the vehicles ran a red light and struck another car, causing the second vehicle to strike the pedestrians. Two people faced charges for their roles in the accident.

Fatal Massachusetts accident involves FedEx truck driver

A 90-year-old woman died on June 12 after a FedEx truck driven by a 24-year-old man struck her on a Somerville street. The woman was walking in the area of Holland and Dover Streets when the accident occurred. Once first responders arrived on the accident scene around 10:20 a.m., the woman was moved to Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge. Afterward, she succumbed to her injuries.

Massachusetts pedestrian dies as the result of a hit-and-run

An unidentified man is dead as the result of an apparent hit-and-run auto accident that occurred around 10:51 p.m. June 4 in Lowell. According to reports, witnesses observed a vehicle that appeared to be speeding on Westford Street in the vicinity of Marlborough Street. The vehicle was heavily damaged in the front end, and its front windshield was almost completely smashed.

1 person killed in interstate accident

A traffic accident that occurred on I-291 eastbound overnight left one person dead and one injured. The accident happened after a tractor trailer had pulled over between exits 4 and 5. A 2011 Nissan Altima driven by a 22-year-old hit the back of the truck after moving across a lane marker. The 25-year-old passenger in the car was pronounced dead on the scene.

Commercial landscaping vehicle causes fatal accident

Walking is an activity that cannot be avoided. Health conscious people in Massachusetts prefer to walk every day, while some others may prefer to walk short distances to avoid congested roads and parking woes. However, safety of people walking on roads is one of the main concerns in the state.

Massachusetts workers remembered on Workers’ Memorial Day

Every morning, many residents of Barnstable, Massachusetts, leave their families and homes and head to work. This routine is uninterrupted for most of them, but there are some unfortunate people whose workplaces become the sites of tragedy, where they suffer injuries and even death. This may be due to a number of things, but could include unsafe premises or even negligence by a third party. Despite the best efforts of agencies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, every year a number of Americans do not come home from work.

Dorchester woman charged in drunk driving accident

Road accidents are, by no means, rare incidents, nor are their locations unique. Those involved in a road accident are as likely to be from Barnstable, Massachusetts as from any other town or state. But no matter who they are, what is left behind is the true tale of grief, both for the victim and the drunk or negligent driver. Even worse, if a car accident happens to be fatal, no matter who is killed, there are bereaved families who struggle with the loss of a loved one, and have to cope with this tragedy for a lifetime. Unintentionally and unexpectedly, such incidents impact a number of victims.

Head-on collision leaves Hanover man dead, two others injured

Fatal car accidents are always a cause for concern, whether they occur in Massachusetts or elsewhere and most drivers try to ensure that they are not the cause. To avoid accidents, drivers must stay in their own lane and keep an eye on the vehicles around them, especially when driving in two-way traffic. That’s because multiple vehicle accidents place more lives at risk.