Methuen Drunk Driver Causes Pelham Rear-End Injury Crash

Harold Medeiros, a 59-year-old man from Tewksbury, Massachusetts, was arrested after causing a rear-end chain reaction crash in Pelham when a police officer attempted to pull him over, according to UnionLeader.com. He is charged with yellow line violations, a traffic light violation, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, and DWI.

What Happened?

Police received a call from a motorist that there was a possible drunk driver in a gold SUV on Old Gage Hill Road. The motorist had started following the erratic vehicle in Methuen and called police there; however, once he entered Pelham, he lost his connection to Methuen police and called Pelham law enforcement. He was able to give police the license plate number of the vehicle which was a gold Lexus RX 330.

Medeiros sped up as the police attempted to pull him over, and then crashed into a line of cars stopped at a red light. Four occupants of the other vehicles suffered injuries, though two were treated and released at the scene.

Drunk Driving Accident Statistics

Alcohol-impaired driving causes tens of thousands of injuries and fatalities every year. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 32 percent, or 9,811, of all fatal traffic accidents in 2009 involved drunk drivers. This resulted in 10,839 deaths.

How a Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorney Can Help

Drunk drivers make the choice to drink and drive, making them completely at-fault for any accidents they cause. If you or a loved one has been injured in a drunk driving accident, or any other traffic accident that was caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another, the reputed auto accident lawyers in Boston with the Kiley Law Group can help you hold the at-fault party accountable.

Tom Kiley, the Million Dollar Man, is dedicated to obtaining maximum compensation for his clients so that they may have the support and financial security they need during a difficult recovery. To learn more about getting the compensation you deserve, contact us today for a free legal evaluation at (888) 208-1695.