1 Killed, 1 Child Injured in 3-Car Lynnfield Accident

Victor Vargas, 42, a taxi driver from Lynn, Massachusetts was killed Friday night, and a 6-year-old boy suffered injuries in a 3-vehicle OUI accident in Lynnfield, Mass.

The fatal crash occurred when a taxi cab first rear-ended a Chevrolet Cobalt, and while both drivers were in the breakdown lane examining the extent of the collision damage, a Chrysler Pacifica crashed into the Cobalt and the taxi driver.

Vargas, the taxi driver was pronounced dead at the hospital, state police said. The child who suffered injuries was in the Cobalt when the Pacifica crashed into it.
  
The Pacifica driver, William Halpin III, 25, of Melrose, was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of drugs and vehicular homicide under the influence of drugs. His other charges include: possession of a class D substance with intent to distribute, speeding and marked lanes violation.

According to police, Halpin admitted to smoking marijuana before the accident. If convicted, Halpin could face up to 15 years in prison.

OUI Accidents in Massachusetts
Operating under the influence of drugs is a dangerous activity which often leads to accidents. Together with drunk driving, it is responsible for about a third of all fatal accidents in the United States.

Find out more about the OUI laws in Massachusetts, and ways to prevent intoxicated driving.

How a Massachusetts Wrongful Death Attorney Can Help
If you have lost a loved one in a similar accident in Massachusetts, you may have a legal right to file a wrongful death claim against the negligent party. To find out about your legal options, contact the Boston wrongful death lawyers at the Kiley Law Group for a FREE Legal Evaluation of your accident case.

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