Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents

Last July, a young Massachusetts couple was crossing a street in a designated crosswalk. Before they could arrive safely at the opposite sidewalk, they became victims of a fatal car accident. The charged driver initially pleaded not guilty to the double counts of homicide by motor vehicle. The 30-year-old man recently had another court appearance where he decided to change his original plea, most likely in exchange for a lighter sentence as part of a negotiated plea agreement with the prosecution. The man was subsequently sentenced to serve one and a half years in jail to be followed by an 18-month probation. Additionally, he has lost his driving privileges for an undisclosed length of…

Drivers should always adhere to the rules of the road, including those prohibiting drunk driving. By avoiding illegal behavior, one does not only ensure the safety of other motorists, but also protects his or her own safety and that of his or her passengers. Unfortunately, it seems as if one man may have failed to do this in a recent fatal car accident in Massachusetts. The man is believed to have been the cause of a fatal car crash early one morning in mid-November. It was in the wee hours when the 42-year-old man reportedly lost control of his vehicle. His car…

Massachusetts police in Springfield report that they arrived at an accident scene and were greeted by a man asking to be taken into custody. According to the report, the man stated that he just caused a fatal car accident that killed a passenger in the car. However, he purportedly attempted to run once they began to investigate. The wreck that killed the 22-year-old passenger was apparently caused when the 21-year-old driver somehow lost control of his vehicle. The car then crashed into a telephone pole and a steel post supporting a sign for a local college gym. The vehicle then ended up on a neighborhood lawn.…