Sep 8, 2010

Methuen Man Faces OUI Charges in Crash

A motor vehicle accident in Methuen last Saturday, Aug 28, which left two Massachusetts women seriously injured was probably caused by drunken driving.

The 2-vehicle accident happened on Route 213 at the ramp from Route 113 in Methuen around 9 pm on Saturday.

One of the vehicles, a 2010 Ford Escape, driven by a Methuen man Steven Kurelko, 35, crashed with a 2000 Honda Civic, driven by a 52-year-old North Chelmsford woman.

The Honda driver was seriously injured and was airlifted by medical helicopter to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Her passenger, a 60-year-old woman also from North Chelmsford, was also seriously injured. Police did not release the women’s identities.

Kurelko was transported to Lawrence General Hospital with minor injuries.

He was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence. In addition, he faces charges of negligent operation and speeding.

News source: The Boston Globe.

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