Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog
A fatal accident in Dorchester is under investigation in which a 39-year-old mother was killed. The other passenger in the car was the sister of the deceased. Police report that the accident was caused by another driver who fled the scene. The sister informed authorities that they slammed into a tree after they were hit by another car who was trying to pass them. The hit and run accident occurred at the corner of Washington Street and School Street, at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Saturday.
In the event of an accident in Massachusetts, drivers are required by law to stop at the scene of the accident and exchange information with the other driver. If the accident occurred on someone’s property, then the driver is also required to exchange information with the owner of the property that was damaged. It is illegal for a driver to flee the scene of an accident. The minimum punishment for fleeing the scene of an accident resulting in death is 2 and a half years of imprisonment and a fine of no no less than $1,000.
Boston Police are searching for a small to medium-sized black car that was seen within the vicinity of the accident.
If you are the victim of a hit and run accident, contact on of our experienced Boston hit and run accident attorneys for a free consultation.
Source:
Mother of 3 killed in hit and run, FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com, April 4, 2011
The Massachusetts car accident lawyers at Altman & Altman can advise you if you have been injured on the road.
