Raynham Police Department

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Raynham Police and Fire Departments Respond to Motorcycle Crash on Route 138

For Immediate Release

Monday, Sept. 10, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Raynham Police and Fire Departments Respond to Motorcycle Crash on Route 138

RAYNHAM — Police Chief James Donovan and Fire Chief James T. Januse report that the Raynham Police and Fire Departments are responding to a motorcycle crash on Route 138 near the I-495 South on-ramp Monday morning.

Route 138 at the scene of the crash and the on-ramp to I-495 South are currently partially closed with limited access. Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes while the crash is being investigated. 

At approximately 6:15 a.m., rescuers responded to a report of a motorcycle crash on Blue Star Memorial Highway (Route 138).

Upon arrival, first responders located the male operator of a motorcycle off the road near a wooded area with a serious leg injury. He was taken by a Raynham Fire Department ambulance to Rhode Island Hospital. His injuries do not appear to be life-threatening at this time.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the motorcycle collided with a sedan driven by a woman who was attempting to turn from Route 138 onto the I-495 South on-ramp.

The woman driver was also transported to a local hospital for minor injuries.

The cause of the crash is being investigated by the Raynham Police Department’s accident reconstruction unit. All lanes will be reopened once the scene has been cleared.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call Raynham Police at 508-824-2716.

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Raynham Fire and Police Departments Respond to Crash on Route 44

For Immediate Release

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: ben@jgpr.net

*Joint Release*

Raynham Fire and Police Departments Respond to Crash on Route 44

RAYNHAM — Police Chief James Donovan and Fire Chief James Januse report that the Rayham Police and Fire departments responded to a crash on Route 44 Thursday night.

At approximately 5 p.m., rescuers responded to the area of 1705 New State Highway, Route 44, for a report of a two-vehicle crash.

Upon arrival, police and firefighters found that a 2005 Dodge Caravan and a 2015 Cadillac Escalade had collided. The Dodge went off the road and came to rest in a nearby wooded area.

The driver, and sole occupant, of the Dodge was an 82-year-old Middleborough man. The driver, and sole occupant, of the Cadillac was a 62-year-old Raynham man.

Firefighters had to use hydraulic extrication tools to get both men out of their respective vehicles safely.

They were both injured and transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

Route 44 was closed on both sides by police while the drivers were being treated and the crash was being investigated. The road was reopened at approximately 5:45 p.m. after the scene was cleared.

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by Raynham Police.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call the Raynham Police Department at 508-824-2716.

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Raynham Police and Fire Departments Respond After Vehicle Crashes Into Garage

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Raynham Police and Fire Departments Respond After Vehicle Crashes Into Garage

RAYNHAM — Fire Chief James T. Januse and Police Chief James W. Donovan report that a woman suffered minor injuries when she backed her car into a detached garage at a home in Raynham Tuesday morning.

At approximately 9:32 a.m., the police and fire departments received a report of a car crash at 63 Center St.

When rescuers arrived, they found an 85-year-old Raynham woman who was unable to get out of her car because it was wedged into one of the bays of the two-car garage. The garage sits about 30 feet away from the home.

Shelving units were removed in order to help get the woman out of the car safely. She was subsequently transported to Morton Hospital with minor injuries.

The initial investigation indicates that the woman was backing down the driveway and angled the car to avoid a white pickup truck that was parked in front of the garage. The woman then reversed and accelerated through the garage door and became stuck.

The 2004 Mercury Sable sedan and the structure both sustained significant damage.

As a result of the crash, Raynham Police submitted a Request for Immediate Threat License Suspension/Revocation to the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

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Raynham Police Continue to Investigate Crash Involving Pedestrian

Raynham Police Department
Chief James Donovan
53 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Monday, April 9, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Raynham Police Continue to Investigate Crash Involving Pedestrian

RAYNHAM — Police Chief James Donovan reports that the Raynham Police Department is continuing to investigate a crash involving a pedestrian on Sunday, and that the victim has been released from the hospital.

The crash happened at approximately 9:25 a.m., Sunday, April 8, at 1 Judson St. in the parking lot of the Raynham Flea Market. The flea market was open for business at the time.

Robert Gadsby, age 75, of Raynham, was driving a 2008 Ford Ranger pickup truck when he collided with William Maurice, age 61, of New Bedford, who was walking in the parking lot.

Maurice sustained serious injuries and was taken by a Raynham Fire Department ambulance to a landing zone at a nearby parking lot. From there he was airlifted by medical helicopter to Rhode Island Hospital.

Maurice has since been treated and released from the hospital.

Gadsby remained at the scene and was cooperative with police.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

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Raynham Police Cite School Bus Driver for Leaving Scene of Crash with Kids On Board

Raynham Police Department
Chief James Donovan
53 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Monday, Feb. 12, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Raynham Police Cite School Bus Driver for Leaving Scene of Crash with Kids On Board

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan reports that the Raynham Police Department has cited a school bus driver, after she allegedly struck two trees while driving with students on board and then continued driving and finished her route Monday afternoon.

At approximately 3:20 p.m., Raynham Police received a report that a school bus had been involved in a crash.

Police responded to the Raynham Middle School, where the bus driver spoke to officers.

Through the subsequent investigation it was determined that the driver struck a tree and then backed into a second tree, smashing the back window of the bus. At the time there were at least 10 middle school students on board.

No injuries were reported.

FRANCELLE FLEURINE, AGE 34, OF ATTLEBORO was issued a citation for Leaving the Scene of an Accident and Marked Lanes Violation. She will be issued a summons to appear in Taunton District Court at a later date.

Through the investigation, police determined that the driver was running late and was trying to turn around in the area of 80 Locust St. when the collisions occurred.

The driver dropped off the students at their respective bus stops and went to the middle school where she was met by police.

Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District Superintendent Derek J. Swenson reports that immediate action was taken and FLEURINE will no longer be a driver for the school system.

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Raynham Police Department

James W. Donovan, Chief of Police

53 Orchard St.
Raynham, MA 02767

Business: 508-824-2716

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