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East Bridgewater Police and Fire Respond After 14-Year-Old Boy is Hit by Truck

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Monday, Aug. 26, 2019

For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

East Bridgewater Police and Fire Respond After 14-Year-Old Boy is Hit by Truck

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Police Chief Scott Allen and Fire Chief Timothy Harhen report that the East Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments responded to Route 106 this afternoon after a teenage boy was hit by a truck.

At approximately 5:15 p.m., police and firefighters responded to the area of 125 West Street (Route 106) and Church Avenue for a report of a crash involving a truck and a 14-year-old. Upon arrival, police learned that the 14-year-old East Bridgewater boy was riding a bicycle when he came out from behind a van and attempted to cross Route 106.

The teenager, who was unaccompanied at the time, was hit by a Honda Ridgeline truck traveling west on Route 106, and sustained serious injuries. He was transported by medical helicopter to Mass General Hospital.

The driver of the truck, a 64-year-old West Bridgewater man, remained on scene.

Part of Route 106, near Route 18, was temporarily closed as police investigated the crash.

The crash remains under investigation by East Bridgewater Police.

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Andover Fire Rescue Responds to Serious Crash on I-495

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Andover Fire Rescue
Chief Michael B. Mansfield
32 North Main St.
Andover, MA 01810

For Immediate Release

Monday, May 13, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Andover Fire Rescue Responds to Serious Crash on I-495

Nearly Hour-long Extrication, Patient Flown to Boston

I-495 Closed Entirely for 20 Minutes, Northbound for 45 Minutes 

ANDOVER — Fire Chief Michael Mansfield reports that the Andover Fire Rescue responded to a serious motor vehicle crash on I-495 this afternoon that resulted in a complete closure of the highway.

Firefighters responded at 1 p.m. to the median of the highway near the Corbett Street Bridge. Upon arrival, rescuers noted that a vehicle had been driving northbound when it suddenly left the roadway, rolled onto its side and violently struck a tree, wrapping the vehicle partially around the tree.

The male driver was the sole occupant and was trapped inside the vehicle.

It took firefighters, with the assistance of a crew from Coady’s Towing Services, more than 55 minutes to extricate the driver using specialized tools.

A medical helicopter was called to the scene.

I-495 was shut down in both directions for more than 20 minutes, and all northbound lanes were shut for 55 minutes.

The victim, a male in his late 20s, was taken by helicopter to a Boston hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.

The incident is under investigation by the Massachusetts State Police.

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Georgetown Fire Responds to Serious Crash Between Box Truck and Car

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Georgetown Fire Department
Fred A. Mitchell Jr., Fire Chief
47 Central Street
Georgetown, MA 01833

For Immediate Release

Friday, March 15, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Georgetown Fire Responds to Serious Crash Between Box Truck and Car

GEORGETOWN — Chief Fred Mitchell reports that the Georgetown Fire Department responded to significant crash between a box truck and a car Friday morning. 

At 10:01 a.m., the Georgetown Fire Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash just off of Route 133 (East Main Street) on the northbound on-ramp to I-95. The drivers of the car and box truck were able to remove themselves from their vehicles without assistance from first responders, but the passenger of the car had to be extricated by Georgetown firefighters using hydraulic rescue tools.

The driver of the box truck was taken to Tufts Medical Center by a medical helicopter, and the passenger and driver of the car were both taken to Anna Jacques Hospital by ambulance. 

Both motor vehicles sustained significant damage from the crash and had to be towed away from the scene.

Route 133 was closed in the area of the crash Friday morning as rescuers assisted those involved. The road was re-oped at approximately 12 p.m.

The Georgetown Fire Department received mutual aid assistance from the Newbury Fire Department.

The crash is currently under investigation by the Georgetown Police Department with assistance from the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section.

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Rowley Police Investigating Three-Vehicle Crash Involving Motorcycle

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Rowley Police Department
Scott A. Dumas, Police Chief
477 Haverhill Street
Rowley, MA 01969

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, Aug. 4, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Rowley Police Investigating Three-Vehicle Crash Involving Motorcycle

ROWLEY — Police Chief Scott A. Dumas reports that the Rowley Police Department is investigating a three-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle that injured two people.

Rowley Police and Fire responded to the intersection of Rt. 1 and Wethersfield Street shortly before 1 p.m. for a reported motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, rescuers found two cars and a motorcycle had been involved in the crash. The motorcycle rider sustained serious injuries and was taken by medical helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital. The driver of one of the cars was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, and the third driver was not injured.

The incident is under investigation by the Rowley Police Department with the assistance of the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section.

The roadway was shut down for a period of time with lane restrictions expected throughout Friday afternoon as the investigation ensues.

This is a breaking news update. Additional details will be released when they become available. 

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