A severe two-car accident on the Boston Turnpike/Route 9 in Shrewsbury yesterday resulted in an overturned vehicle and the temporary closure of Route 9 Eastbound. A 2008 Subaru Forester, driven by Antonia Cappuccio who is 61 and from Jefferson, rolled over when she was hit by a 1995 Lincoln Continental driven by Mary Iannotti, age 84, from Worcester. Cappuccio and Iannotti both hit the center divide and the Subaru continued to rollover. The Lincoln drove off of the road to the right.
Each driver suffered injuries and were both taken to UMass Medical Center in Worcester. The two passengers in the Subaru were also taken to the hospital, one of which was a young child
who was taken to be evaluated.
The cause of this accident continues to be under investigation by an accident reconstruction team and the Shrewsbury Police.
Rollover accidents can occur in many different circumstances. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns that there is a greater rollover risk if:
• The driver is inexperienced or fatigued • The driver is distracted • The tires are not the correct size for the vehicle • The tires are improperly inflated
• Cargo or passenger weight surpasses the recommended weight found in the vehicle´s user manual.
If you have been involved in a Massachusetts car accident, it is advised that you contact an experienced Massachusetts car accident lawyer.
Source:
Major accident snarls Route 9 in Shrewsbury, The Shrewsbury Lantern, May 3, 2011
Rollover, safecar.gov
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If you have been injured on the road, an experienced Massachusetts car accident lawyer can advise you.