The last two weeks of August through Labor Day weekend typically bring heavier traffic, more night driving, and an uptick in serious collisions across Massachusetts. This year is no exception. Below is a clear-eyed look at notable crashes reported across the Commonwealth in late August and the opening days of September 2025, the safety themes we’re seeing, and how our car accident attorneys at Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers help crash victims and families move forward.
Late-August and Early-September Headlines Across the Commonwealth
In the Merrimack Valley, officials in Lawrence reported a fatal overnight crash near Ames and Butler streets. A 2004 Honda Accord struck a parked car late Saturday night, and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the district attorney’s office.