16 Mar, 2025

Boston bus driver charged in 2022 fatal crash in Waltham

Local News Jean Fenelon, 58, is accused of motor vehicle homicide and speeding, according to officials. A Boston man has been charged with motor vehicle homicide and speeding in connection with a November 2022 fatal bus crash in Waltham, according to officials.   Jean Fenelon, 58, was arraigned Friday in Waltham District Court and released […]

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Woman hit, dragged by alleged drunk driver during Halloween celebration in Salem

Crime Police said concerned citizens freed the woman — who sustained serious injuries — from underneath the car. Revelers take to the streets on Halloween in Salem in 2021. Jessica Rinaldi/Boston Globe Staff, File As the countdown to Halloween continues, Salem police are urging members of the public to drink responsibly after they say an […]

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Driver in Southborough gets car stuck in trash compactor

Local News Fire officials said “serious injuries were avoided,” though the driver did go to the hospital. An SUV was stuck in a trash compactor in Southborough on Thursday. Fire officials were able to get the driver out. Courtesy of the Southborough Fire Department A woman was rescued Thursday after she got her SUV stuck […]

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Report: Young driver fatality rates have fallen sharply in the US, helped by education, technology

National News “Young drivers are the riskiest age group on the road, and the reasons are straightforward — immaturity and inexperience,” said Pam Shadel Fischer, author of the GHSA report. Heavy traffic heads south on Interstate 93 over the Zakim Bridge, Sept. 1, 2023, in Boston. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File By Associated Press October 18, […]

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East Bridgewater police ask for help IDing driver involved in hit-and-run with 11-year-old girl

Crime The girl was riding her bike when she came out from a path into a parking lot and was hit by an SUV, police said. East Bridgewater police are asking the public for help identifying an SUV driver who they say was involved in a hit-and-run crash with an 11-year-old girl over the weekend.  […]

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Bus driver, monitor, arrested for alleged abuse of student with autism in Methuen

Local News A parent reportedly alerted school officials after noticing changes in his son’s behavior. A school bus driver and a bus monitor have reportedly both been arrested after allegedly abusing a student with autism in Methuen.  Anthony Amero, speaking with WHDH, said that his nonverbal son was abused both on the way to and […]

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Student driver crashes into Brockton home

Local News The driver and the vehicle’s passenger were not injured in the crash. A student driver crashed into a Brockton home on Monday evening, city police said. Police said the driver and their passenger were not injured.  Student driver loses control of vehicle, crashes into Brockton home, police say https://t.co/RHU2vmsb2I — Boston 25 News […]

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Driver cited after allegedly hitting 2 children with car in Lynn

Local News The children, ages 7 and 10, were taken to a hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries, police said. A driver was cited after they allegedly hit two children with their car in Lynn Monday morning. Driver pleads not guilty in Vermont crash that killed actor Treat Williams Affordable housing in the Seaport? That’s the plan. […]

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Driver pleads not guilty in Vermont crash that killed actor Treat Williams

Crime Ryan Koss, 35, could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison if he’s convicted of gross negligent operation with death resulting. Actor Treat Williams attends the world premiere of “Second Act” in New York on Dec. 12, 2018. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File By Associated Press September 25, 2023 | 2:28 PM BENNINGTON, Vt. […]

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Shades of Michael Scott: DoorDash driver charged after following GPS into water in Middleton

Local News Police said the driver was able to exit the vehicle and walk to a nearby home, Dunkin’ order in hand.  A DoorDash driver is facing charges after reportedly following their GPS into a swamp in Middleton last Friday. Middleton Police Department/Facebook In a scene reminiscent of a classic gag from “The Office,” a […]

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