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Raynham Police Investigating Serious Motorcycle Crash

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

For Immediate Release

Monday, June 17, 2019

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

Raynham Police Investigating Serious Motorcycle Crash

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan reports that the Raynham Police Department is investigating a serious crash involving a motorcycle and a SUV Sunday night.

At approximately 5:30 p.m., Sunday, June 16, Raynham Police received multiple 911 calls reporting a crash near Walmart, 160 Broadway (Route 138).

Upon arrival Raynham Police and members of the Raynham Fire Department located the motorcycle driver, Michael Faria, age 36, of Taunton, who was seriously injured.

Faria was transported by a Raynham Fire ambulance to a medical helicopter in the parking lot of Walmart. He was then airlifted to Rhode Island Hospital with injuries that are believed to be life-threatening.

The driver of a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV that collided with Faria, Michael Harnden, age 39, of Rochester, was uninjured in the collision. Harnden remained at the scene and was cooperative with police. There were no other injuries reported in the incident.

The crash remains under active investigation by the accident reconstruction unit of the Raynham Police Department. The SUV and the 2009 Victory Vegas motorcycle were towed from the scene. A third vehicle was damaged by debris from the crash and was also towed from the scene.

The preliminary investigation shows that the motorcycle was travelling south on Route 138 and the driver of the SUV was travelling north. Harnden allegedly turned left to head into the Walmart parking lot when the motorcycle struck his vehicle, causing Faria to be thrown from the motorcycle.

The victim was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

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Raynham Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Pedestrian

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

For Immediate Release

Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018

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

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan reports that the Raynham Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred last night involving a pedestrian.

On Saturday, Dec. 29, at approximately 10:41 p.m., Raynham Police received a report of a pedestrian struck on Route 44 east, near IHOP.

Upon arrival to the scene, police located Luke Cosgrove, age 24, of Norton, who was transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

An on scene investigation indicated that the victim was on foot in the travel lane when a 60-year-old woman from Taunton, traveling east on Route 44 in a 2012 Toyota RAV4, struck him. The driver was not injured and remained on scene.

The incident is under active investigation by the Raynham Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police. 

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Woman Seriously Injured in Crash on Route 138 in Raynham

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018

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

Woman Seriously Injured in Crash on Route 138 in Raynham

RAYNHAM — Fire Chief James Januse and Police Chief James Donovan report that a woman was seriously injured in a crash on Route 138 in Raynham Wednesday morning.

At approximately 6:30 a.m., the Raynham Police and Fire Departments responded to the area of 1266 Broadway (Route 138) for a report of a crash near the intersection of Elm Street.

Upon arrival, police and fire personnel came upon a red 2002 Hyundai Accent that had collided with the back of a truck hauling a crane.

The 28-year-old Fall River woman driving the sedan was seriously injured. She was extricated from the vehicle by firefighters and taken by a Raynham Fire ambulance to the Raynham Park dog track parking lot. From there she was transported via medical helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital.

The woman was the sole occupant of the vehicle and the truck driver was uninjured in the crash.

The woman’s vehicle sustained heavy front-end damage and the truck’s rear axle was broken. The truck is owned by Bevilacqua Crane Service out of Milford.

The southbound side of Route 138 was closed while the scene was active and has since been reopened.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the woman struck the back of the truck as the truck driver was attempting to turn left into a gas station.

 

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*UPDATED* Route 138 in Raynham Reopened Following Crash Cleanup

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

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018

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

*UPDATED*

 Route 138 in Raynham Reopened Following Crash Cleanup

Driver Charged with OUI Drugs

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan reports that Route 138 in Raynham has been fully reopened after being partially closed for several hours following a crash involving a tractor trailer Tuesday morning, and that a driver involved in the crash has been charged.

A fuel leak from the tractor trailer closed the northbound side of Route 138 from Elm Street to the Raynham IcePlex, for about four hours while the fuel was being cleaned up.

At approximately 9:20 a.m., the Raynham Police and Fire Departments received multiple calls about a two-vehicle crash on Route 138, near the Raynham IcePlex, 1568 Broadway.

The driver of a black BMW coup, RICKY DASILVEIRA, AGE 28, OF TAUNTON, was taken by a Raynham Fire ambulance to Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.

Following an investigation by Raynham Police, DASILVEIRA was subsequently charged with:

  • OUI Drugs
  • Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle
  • Marked Lanes Violation

DASILVEIRA will be issued a summons to appear in Taunton District Court for arraignment at a later date.

The initial investigation indicates that DASILVEIRA was driving erratically when he allegedly crossed into the opposite lane of traffic and struck front driver’s side of the tractor trailer. The driver of the tractor trailer was uninjured.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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Raynham Police Respond to Crash on Route 138 Involving Tractor Trailer

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

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018

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

Raynham Police Respond to Crash on Route 138 Involving Tractor Trailer

Route 138 Partially Closed for Fuel Leak

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan reports that the Raynham Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer on Route 138 Tuesday morning.

Due to a fuel leak from the tractor trailer, the northbound side of Route 138 will be closed for several hours from Elm Street to the Raynham IcePlex, while the fuel is being cleaned up. Residents and commuters are asked to seek alternate routes and avoid the area. 

At approximately 9:20 a.m., the Raynham Police and Fire Departments received multiple calls about a crash on Route 138, near the Raynham IcePlex, 1568 Broadway.

Upon arrival, officers located a black BMW 128 two-door coupe that had collided with the front driver’s side of a tractor trailer.

The driver of the BMW, a 28-year-old Taunton man, was taken by a Raynham Fire ambulance to Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening. The driver of the tractor trailer was uninjured.

The initial investigation indicates that the driver of the BMW was driving erratically when he allegedly crossed into the opposite lane of traffic and struck front driver’s side of the tractor trailer. The cause of the crash remains under active investigation.

Both vehicles sustained significant damage. A hazardous material cleanup crew was called to the scene, along with a crew from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

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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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