Dennis Byrd, a former NLF defensive lineman on the New York Jets, was killed recently in a car accident. His promising career had come to an abrupt end in 1992 when he was paralyzed mid-game. He smashed into a teammate while the two were trying to sack the quarterback. Byrd suffered a…
According to a recent news article from the Boston Globe, an 18-year-old woman was killed in a car accident in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston. While the police have not yet released the name of the victim, it is believed she was senior at the Boston Community Leadership Academy in…
While we do not generally think of Boston as an area where we have to worry about large animals being in the road, the areas just outside of Boston do see some of these accidents from time to time. However, it is not to say this can never happen in…
In what must have been a chaotic accident scene, CBS Boston Local is reporting on a crash involving a motorcycle, two pedestrians and a Mercedes Benz whose driver allegedly fled the scene. Witnesses said a 64-year-old man was riding his motorcycle when he allegedly crashed into two pedestrians crossing the road. After hitting…
According to a recent news report from CBS Local Boston, the owner of a Land Rover SUV witnessed a group of teens allegedly steal her vehicle and speed off on a joy ride. The vehicle owner quickly dialed 911 and waited as the police arrived on the scene. Shortly after…
In many car accidents, the force of the collision can be tremendous. However, there are many safety systems these days that significantly increase your chance of surviving what would otherwise be a serious or fatal car accident. For example, a properly fitted seat belt can prevent a car accident victim…
According to a recent news feature from the Boston Herald, a 20-year-old cadet at West Point (the United States Army war college) was killed in a tragic car accident shortly after playing in game two of the Black Knights 2016 season. The accident occurred just across the Hudson River at…
According to a recent news feature from CBS Boston Local, a young child was injured near a school bus stop in Norfolk, Massachusetts. The child was only 26 months old and was thrown clear of the collision and into a group of trees. Witnesses have said this child was walking…
Those who have watched the Netflix Original Series Orange is the New Black (OITNB) are familiar with the character Flaca, who is portrayed by Jackie Cruz. In a recent interview for the Huffington Post, Cruz discuss how she is thankful for the serious car accident she experienced when she was…
Last March, two people were killed when a man alleged crashed his SUV into a pizza restaurant in Natick, Massachusetts just outside of Boston. Prosecutors have said the 55-year-old defendant was driving his SUV at around six in the evening when he crossed over the double yellow lines on Washington…