The U.S. Coast Guard is warning all boaters of the increased risks for boating accidents in Massachusetts and elsewhere along the Northeastern United States during the upcoming holiday weekend. The Fourth of July not only brings out the most boaters, but it also holds the tragic distinction for being the…
The Fourth of July is a popular holiday for families to gather over the long holiday weekend and celebrate our country’s independence. The Greater Boston area provides an endless list of Fourth of July events to attend over the three-day weekend. We wish you an enjoyable holiday weekend. Please celebrate…
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is pushing lawmakers to enact tougher laws in an effort to reduce the number of serious and fatal Massachusetts drunk driving accidents. 22 News reports the organization is pushing for expanded use of ignition interlock devices — which prevent convicted drunk drivers from starting their vehicle…
A Boston drunk driving accident left two dead and injured another on Route 93 northbound, just south of the River Road exit, according to WCVB TV. The two-car crash occurred when a speedy and intoxicated 21-year-old driver collided with an SUV. After the collision, the driver left the road, traveled…
(A Newburyport man will be staying behind bars for a as he faces charges of an 11th charge of Operating Under in Massachusetts, according to Daily News. The 57-year-old driver was taken into custody at the McDonalds on Route 110 (Macy Street) in Amesbury after an employee notified authorities about…
A State Trooper that was involved in a drunk driving accident in Massachusetts back in 2003 has passed away. The 58-year-old female trooper had been suffering from severe brain injuries after a drunken driver slammed into her cruiser in the breakdown lane of Route 25 in Wareham, according to Boston.com.…
A Weymouth woman has entered a plea of not guilty to accusations of driving the wrong way while intoxicated and slamming into a police cruiser. The alleged intoxicated driver has now been ordered to attend at least three meetings a week at Alcoholics Anonymous as a condition for her release,…
A feature created by Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) allows drivers to investigate the rates of drunk driving accidents in Boston and elsewhere throughout the country. This system that they’ve created allows residents to view the percentage of total accident deaths in their area that have been reported to be…
The number of drunk driving accidents in Boston is expected to increase during the Memorial Day holiday weekend and officers are ready for the challenge. A Braintree Police Department office is gaining recognition for fighting drunk driving in the city and for focusing his efforts on underage drinkers. Mothers Against…
A young 21-year-old driver facing drunk driving charges begged officers to take him to jail after a deadly early-morning drunk driving accident in Massachusetts that killed two local high school students. The driver has a long, checkered driving record, according to the Boston Herald. Officers found the young driver covered…