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Bridgewater Police Identify Motorcyclist Killed in Crash

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Bridgewater Police Department
Christopher D. Delmonte
Chief of Police
220 Pleasant St.
Bridgewater, MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Friday, Aug. 17, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Bridgewater Police Identify Motorcyclist Killed in Crash

BRIDGEWATER — Chief Christopher Delmonte is identifying the motorcyclist killed in a crash on Route 18 in Bridgewater Thursday as Richard Silva, age 71, of Brockton.

At approximately 11:50 a.m. Thursday, police responded to the area of 350 Bedford St. (Route 18) for a report of a serious crash involving a sedan and a motorcycle.

Silva was taken by ambulance to a Brockton hospital where he later died.

The driver of the sedan, ANTHONY HATHAWAY, AGE 29, OF WHITMAN, was arrested and is facing numerous charges. HATHAWAY is expected to be arraigned today in Brockton District Court.

 

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*UPDATED* Bridgewater Police Investigating Fatal Crash on Route 18

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Bridgewater Police Department
Christopher D. Delmonte
Chief of Police
220 Pleasant St.
Bridgewater, MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

*UPDATED*

Bridgewater Police Investigating Fatal Crash on Route 18

BRIDGEWATER — Chief Christopher Delmonte reports that the Bridgewater Police Department is continuing their investigation into a motor vehicle crash between a sedan and a motorcycle on Bedford Street (Route 18) Thursday morning that resulted in the death of the motorcyclist.

The driver of the sedan, ANTHONY HATHAWAY, AGE 29, OF WHITMAN has been arrested and faces numerous charges including:

  • Motor Vehicle Homicide while Operating Under the Influence of Drugs
  • OUI Drugs
  • Endangering a Child while Operating Under the Influence of Drugs
  • Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Marked Lanes Violation

HATHAWAY was taken to the hospital for evaluation after the crash and has since been released and is in the custody of Bridgewater Police.

At approximately 11:50 a.m. Thursday, police, firefighters and paramedics responded to the area of 350 Bedford St. Upon arrival, rescuers found a Toyota sedan and motorcycle that had crashed. The motorcycle rider was found with serious, life-threatening injuries. The motorcycle rider was transported via Bridgewater Fire ambulance to Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton where he was pronounced dead.

The victim’s identity is not being released pending positive identification and notification of his next of kin.

HATHAWAY remained at the scene. An investigation determined he was under the influence of drugs, and he was arrested. Inside his vehicle was a 7-year-old boy, who was unharmed in the crash. The child has been placed in the care of his mother.

The initial investigation indicates that HATHAWAY was travelling northbound on Route 18 when he allegedly crossed the center line and drove into the southbound lane of traffic in order to pass the vehicle in front of him.

The motorcycle rider was travelling southbound when he was struck head-on by the sedan.

The crash is being investigated by the Bridgewater Police Department.

HATHAWAY will likely be arraigned Friday in Brockton District Court.

Route 18, from Cottage Street to Winter Street, will be closed in both directions for several hours while the crash is being investigated.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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Bridgewater Police Investigating Fatal Crash on Route 18

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Bridgewater Police Department
Christopher D. Delmonte
Chief of Police
220 Pleasant St.
Bridgewater, MA 01930
Bridgewater Fire Department
Tom Levy, Fire Chief
22 School St.,
Bridgewater, MA 02324

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments Respond to Fatal Crash on Route 18

Media members: At 4 p.m., Chief Christopher Delmonte will be giving a statement to the media outside of the Bridgewater Police station, 220 Pleasant St.

BRIDGEWATER — Police Chief Christopher Delmonte and Fire Chief Thomas Levy report that the Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments responded to motor vehicle crash between a sedan and a motorcycle on Bedford Street (Route 18) Thursday morning that resulted in the death of the motorcyclist.

The driver of the sedan has been arrested and faces numerous charges.

At approximately 11:50 a.m. Thursday, police, firefighters and paramedics responded to the area of 350 Bedford St. Upon arrival, rescuers found a Toyota sedan and motorcycle that had crashed. The motorcycle rider was found with serious, life-threatening injuries. The motorcycle rider was transported via Bridgewater Fire ambulance to Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton where he was pronounced dead.

The victim’s identity is not being released pending positive identification and notification of his next of kin.

The operator of the sedan remained at the scene. An investigation determined he was under the influence of drugs, and he was arrested. He has been charged with:

  • Motor Vehicle Homicide while Operating Under the Influence of Drugs
  • OUI Drugs
  • Endangering a Child while Operating Under the Influence of Drugs
  • Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Marked Lanes Violation

The initial investigation indicates that the driver of the sedan was travelling northbound on Route 18 when he allegedly crossed the center line and drove into the southbound lane of traffic in order to pass the vehicle in front of him.

The motorcycle rider was travelling southbound when he was struck head-on by the sedan.

The crash is being investigated by the Bridgewater Police Department.

The suspect was transported to a local hospital for a medical evaluation. He will likely be arraigned Friday in Brockton District Court.

Route 18, from Cottage Street to Winter Street, will be closed in both directions for several hours while the crash is being investigated.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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*UPDATED* Bridgewater Police Investigating Prank Hostage Situation

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Bridgewater Police Department
Christopher Delmonte, Chief of Police
220 Pleasant St.
Bridgewater, MA 02324

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

*UPDATED*

Bridgewater Police Investigating Prank Hostage Situation

BRIDGEWATER — Chief Christopher Delmonte reports that the Bridgewater Police Department is investigating an incident where a prank caller alluded to a hostage situation inside a home early Tuesday morning.

At approximately 4 a.m., a Bridgewater Police dispatcher received a call on the business line from a man who said he had 10-15 hostages inside of a home on Aldrich Road and that he was going to kill the hostages if he was not given cash.

The man called the department business line numerous times, making various threats.

Police immediately responded to Aldrich Road, where they came upon the home mentioned by the caller. Officers found nothing to be out of the ordinary.

While officers were on scene, a juvenile resident of the house called 911 to report that a man she was speaking to on the social media application Houseparty had threatened to harm her. Police believe that the man the juvenile was speaking to was the same person who had called the police station making the threats.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the juvenile had been using the live video group chat app Houseparty and was chatting with three friends. A man, unknown to the girl, then gained access to the conversation and began threatening her.

This incident is being actively investigated by the Bridgewater Police Department.

Chief Delmonte encourages parents to have discussions with their children about social media use, including the Houseparty app. The app allows group video chatting, but police at this time are unsure how the unknown male suspect gained access to the juvenile’s group conversation and are investigating.

“I would like to commend all the officers involved for their professional response to the incident as reported,” Chief Delmonte said.

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