March 2011 Archives

March 18, 2011

Avon, Massachusetts: Car Struck by Train, Injures Elderly Driver

March 18, 2011 - Ann Kireilis, 91, from Brockton, Massachusetts has sustained serious personal injuries in an accident where a train smashed into her car. Kireilis' vehicle was on the tracks in Avon when a Boston bound commuter train collided with car. The accident occurred yesterday at around 11:45 a.m at the East High Street crossing.

Kireilis was transported to Brockton Hospital, where she is listed in stable condition as of yesterday afternoon. An Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority spokesperson said it was unclear why Kireilis's car was stopped on the tracks and that the warning gates were in the down position.

The accident remains under investigation.

Source: Boston.com

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March 7, 2011

Marlborough, Massachusetts Four Car Accident Kills Two

March 7, 2011 - Michael Kaminski, 60, from Oxford, Massachusetts, and Adam Richard, 34, of Hudson, have died as a result of serious personal injuries sustained in a four vehicle accident in Marlborough. Richard Delisle, 62, from Palmer, was driving one of the other vehicles but was not injured in the crash. Robert Murner, the fourth driver and his passenger Christine Murner, both 48 and from Wilbraham, were also not injured in the accident.

The crash occurred on Route 85 in Marlborough on Friday morning. According to the Massachusetts State Police, Richard lost control of his car causing him to cross the center line into oncoming traffic. Richard's vehicle clipped the rear end of Delisle's box truck and then collided head on with Kaminski's Ford Taurus. Mr. Murner was unable to stop and smashed into the back of the Taurus.

Richard was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene. Kaminski was transported to Marlborough Hospital, where he later died. Police stated that Richard was not wearing a seat belt, but are unsure at this time if Kaminski was wearing a seat belt.

The accident remains under investigation.

Source: MassLive.com

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March 1, 2011

Peabody, Massachusetts Three Car Crash Ends in Fatality

March 1, 2011 - Wallace Arnott, 56, from Haverhill, Massachusetts, has died as a result of serious personal injuries sustained in a three car crash on Route 128 in Peabody. Kenneth Weeden, 52, of Peabody, sustained serious injuries as a driver of one of the other cars involved in the crash. Rita Tavarez, 42, of Chelsea, was driving the third vehicle but was not injured. The accident occurred at around 7 a.m. on February 23rd.

Arnott was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he unfortunately died on the afternoon of the crash. Weeden was taken by ambulance to Salem Hospital and then transferred by a medical helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital. According to the Massachusetts State Police, the crash involved a series of rear-end crashes.

The accident remains under investigation.

Source: Peabody Patch

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