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Double fatal Falmouth crash; Hyannis OUI crashes; Yarmouth MC crash; Bourne Jet-Ski accident, Dennis diving accident

Double fatal crash in Falmouth
SUV  was encountered on Otis base-police say there was no pursuit

     Vehicles involved in a double fatal crash in Falmouth lie in an impound yard.  AAP
FALMOUTH - There was a horrible crash in Falmouth about 9:30 PM Saturday evening. Authorities were called to Nathan Ellis Highway (Route 151) and Sandwich Road. A total of six vehicles collided. Falmouth Police tell CWN witnesses reported a green Toyota 4Runner was traveling at a high rate of speed when it was struck by a Saab convertible. The impact caused the 4Runner to crash into a Dodge Ram pickup, a Volvo station wagon and a Mazda MX3. Debris from the collision also struck a Nissan Xterra. The operator of the Dodge Ram Pickup 48-year old Edward Kipp of RI was pronounced dead at the scene. The 4Runner wound up on its side ejecting both occupants. They were both flown to Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center in Boston where the passenger 26-year old Michael Warren of Falmouth later succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the 4Runner 23-year old Michael Catarius of Mashpee remains in critical condition. About seven other less seriously injured were also taken to Falmouth Hospital. The large number of injuries prompted a mass casualty incident (MCI) declaration bringing several additional ambulances to the scene. The driver of the Saab is identified as 26-year old Dale Holzworth of East Falmouth. The Volvo was driven by 36-year old Peter Jones of Mashpee. 27-year old Michael Runnels of Forestdale was driving the Mazda and 26-year old Alicia Long of Falmouth was operating the Nissan Xterra. The scene was closed down for much of the night while Falmouth Police assisted by a Mass State Police Crash Team reconstructed the crash as part of their investigation. Published reports say the Toyota 4Runner was apparently trespassing moments earlier at the Otis base and stopped at a security gate. Guards called state police who have enforcement power there. When the state cruiser arrived the 4Runner reportedly sped off. Police emphatically say they were not pursing the vehicle and say the trooper came upon the crash while checking the area for the vehicle. The Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office is now involved in the investigation. Stay with CWN for continuing coverage of this crash.

Alleged OUI drugs driver causes 2 crashes along Route 28 in Hyannis
HYANNIS - A driver allegedly under the influence of drugs was reportedly responsible for two separate crashes  shortly before midnight along Route 28 in Hyannis that shut down the major route for a time. The first crash happened near the airport rotary. The suspect vehicle then reportedly continued down Route 28 before striking a utility pole by the town DPW garage. The driver 20-year old Laura Kelley of Marstons Mills was arrested by Barnstable Police for operating under the influence of drugs (cocaine and heroin), operating to endanger, leaving the scene of an accident, and failing to yield. 

Woman Medflighted after collision between motorcycle, SUV
YARMOUTH
- A woman was seriously injured after his motorcycle collided with an SUV at the Route 28/Main Street "Four Corners" intersection near the Bass River Bridge. 39-year old Leila Botsford of Centerville the motorcycle operator was taken to Cape Cod Hospital and then Medflighted to a Boston Hospital. Her husband was on another motorcycle and witnessed the crash. No one in the SUV was injured. Botsford reportedly told investigators solar glare from the setting sun prevented her from seeing the signal light was changing to red. A passing Dennis ambulance crew administered emergency treatment until Yarmouth crews arrived. Yarmouth Police are investigating the crash.

Shoplifting, assault reported in Hyannis

    
Police cars outside the Super Stop & Shop in Hyannis after a reported shoplifting and assault.  Frank Paparo
HYANNIS - Barnstable Police are investigating a reported shoplifting that apparently led to the store manager being assaulted. About 7 PM police responded to the Super Stop & Shop in Independence Park. Three alleged shoplifters were confronted by the manager. He was reportedly assaulted by one of them and the three fled the store. One was reportedly brushed by a passing car and knocked out of his shoes. The manager was not seriously injured. Barnstable Police caught one of the suspects a short time later in the woods. The other two were still at large as of press time.

Girl seriously injured in Jet-Ski accident in Bourne
"We had an available helicopter and were one of the best options for a hospital to hospital transfer," said Lt. Pat Petraca, of the First District Operations Center. "The flight only takes about 20 minutes, so we knew we could get the little girl help very quickly."BOURNE - A girl was seriously injured in Monument Beach around 3:30 PM. Reports say the girl fell off the back of a Jet-Ski in Phinneys Harbor and was struck by a second Jet-Ski. A passing boat pulled the 10-year old girl from the water and brought her ashore by Briarwood Lane to meet an ambulance. Medflight was requested but unavailable at the time so the victim was rushed to Tobey Hospital in Wareham and then flown by Coast Guard helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital where she was listed in stable condition.

Victim Lifeflighted from Dennis after reported diving mishap
DENNIS
- One person was injured in the Crowes Pasture conservation area in Dennis Saturday afternoon. Sources tell Cape Wide News a person may have dove into shallow water and suffered possible spinal injuries. The victim a 26-year old man was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital and them Lifeflighted from Barnstable Municipal Airport to Boston Medical Center.

Four injured in Falmouth crash
Two teens in Boston hospital seriously injured

FALMOUTH
- Four people were injured in a head-on crash in Falmouth Saturday afternoon. The crash happened on Sam Turner Road about 2 PM. At least one person had to be extricated from the wreckage. A passenger in one car 18-year old Corey Murphy-Barrows of East Falmouth was Medflighted to Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. The driver of that car 18-year old Steven Rioux of Falmouth was taken to Falmouth Hospital and then driven by ambulance to Brigham & Women's in Boston. The driver of the other car 44-year old Pamela Soque of Falmouth was treated and released at Falmouth Hospital. Her passenger 73-year old Dolores Boncales was also taken to Falmouth Hospital and was listed in fair condition.  Falmouth rescuers called for ambulances from Mashpee and Cotuit to help transport the victims. Falmouth Police cited Rioux for operating unlicensed, operating negligently to endanger and marked lanes violation. Falmouth Police continue to investigate the crash.

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07/15/07 @ 10:17 am
rapunzal2007 [Member] writes:
This has been the summer of hell on Cape Cod.Traffic accidents people getting hit on bikes, near drownings, robbery,drugs, and anything else we may not hear about. Now for the &%$#ing drunk Drivers, why cant we put signs up at every town line and at both bridges, Drunk Driving not tolerated!!! Drunk Drivers will be shot on site. They are nothing but pieces of $#!+,I grew up here on the cape and I'm really starting to hate it.
07/15/07 @ 10:31 am
fireman [Member] writes:
WOW..I listened to that major accident last night...it doesn't get much worse than that one!..I just hope the accidents stop!..It does seem like a higher than normal amount of BAD accident this year!
07/15/07 @ 10:51 am
rapunzal2007 [Member] writes:
May I add something else, to the finance committees of all our Cape towns. Instead of buying up all this property that sits and collects nothing but tourists that also contribute to our mess here, why dont you put together an attractive package to keep our exsisting Firemen and Policemen here. I'm exhausted reading about this living hell. I cannot imagine the load on their shoulders of these Firemen and Police,I can be a victim too and so can you . Just because you have history and houses in these towns going back hundreds of yrs does not mean you are not a potential victim. Fat wallets ,beach front homes and expensive living doesn't shield you. So get off the ignorant stick.
07/15/07 @ 11:09 am
fireman [Member] writes:
Why is it always the innocent bystanders who die?....SLOW DOWN PEOPLE...life is precious...take your time..and be more carefull!
07/15/07 @ 2:44 pm
Nee Nee [Member] writes:
Does anyone know anything about astrology? Besides so many accidents on cape it seems like there are so many wierd amusement park accidents happening left and right. Are the planets in some kind of funky alignment?
07/15/07 @ 3:38 pm
rapunzal2007 [Member] writes:
To many reasons to list.Lack of maintenance,not paying Americans a decent wage to work in these places and hiring foreiners that could give 2 craps about doing their job and having no clue how the rides should run properly and what signs to look for if something is not working properly,not protecting people when they go to these places to have a good time and either end up dead or mangled.Lazy owners, sipping pina colada's in the Bahamas not a care in the world to them except when their @$$&s are contacted by a lawyer that they are being sued.
07/15/07 @ 9:33 pm
Buzz [Member] writes:
Tim,

Did you here anything regarding a possible police chase through the military base prior to the accident? Could the car being chased been involved?

Stay tuned.
07/15/07 @ 9:45 pm
Tim [Member] writes:
Nope didnt hear that...nothing to that effect in the press release from Falmouth PD...TC
07/16/07 @ 7:03 am
fireman [Member] writes:
Heard that last night on the 10 PM news...!So sad..I feel for the innocent life that was lost!
07/16/07 @ 8:02 am
bittersweet [Member] writes:
I agree with you nee nee...something funky is going on all over the planet....did you hear Japan just had an earthquake?many dead.....i even read something about strange things happening with stars in the galaxy. 2007 is a year to keep your wits about you.
07/16/07 @ 8:07 am
Buzz [Member] writes:
bittersweet,

Do you know that nearly 8,000 earthquakes happen every day?

I guess using your logic, we could say "something funky" is going on 8,000 times a day. Not really that funky....hey!
07/16/07 @ 10:08 am
bobcat87 [Member] writes:
Buzz,
My husband came upon the accident scene less than ten minutes after it happened and he definitely heard the same thing about a high speed chase originating somewhere on or near Otis. He spent about twenty minutes at the scene. Police were asking people if they witnessed the accident, etc. There was one state police vehicle there (the one presumably involved in the chase), the rest were local LE/rescue who were responding to the accident scene. From what he observed (the position of the state police car, the car that caused the accident, and the victims cars), the police chase story looked pretty obvious to him. In any event, a very, very sad event that may have been preventable (?) and certainly should be investigated thoroughly.
07/16/07 @ 11:37 am
CCToday [Member] writes:
I feel sorry for the poor girl in the jet ski accident. Again, stupid parents trying their damndest to remove their progeny from the gene pool. Are these thing too dangerous for kids to ride on? Probably. Too dangerous when there are other jet skis around? Absolutely.

These things are the water equivalent of those redneck ATV things, which injure 1000's of kids per year (the highest rate is in West Virginia, big surprise.)

Social darwinism is cruel when it comes to children being killed or hurt due to stupid parenting.
07/16/07 @ 3:01 pm
Buzz [Member] writes:
bobcat,

I know the information that the State Police is putting out says that the cruiser was "following" not "chasing" the car.

I hate to second guess the cops and in this day and age trying to elude the police in a military base is pretty stupid however, how many times have we seen police chasing people for speeding or traffic violations and innocent victims get hurt or killed.
07/16/07 @ 3:25 pm
Buzz [Member] writes:
CCToday,

This may come as a shocker to you, but people get injured and killed everyday doing a variety of things.

We have the Kennedy's skiing into trees and crashing planes. We have a Princess driving around with a drunk limo driver. We have a famous actor falling of a horse and becoming paralyzed.

Your classifying the parents of this poor girl as "stupid" and stereotyping ATV riders as "rednecks" really brings out the elitist in you.

You know, we all can't take mahhhhvallloussss cruises and exotic vacations. Some of us simpletons have make the best of what we have.
07/16/07 @ 5:28 pm
midcapecodder [Member] writes:
"From what he observed (the position of the state police car, the car that caused the accident, and the victims cars), the police chase story looked pretty obvious to him."

So let me get this straight - from the position of 3 PARKED cars he could determine that they had been chased?? He really should get a job with the State Police Accident Recon team - cuz he has some mad skillz. So, here we go again - lets blame the Police instead of the Jerk that CRASHED through a military perimeter and then took off at an insanely high speed. Even had the police pursued this vehicle - they would have been justified in doing so.
07/16/07 @ 5:49 pm
bittersweet [Member] writes:
Why are normal citizens not allowed into Otis, anyway? what are they hiding in there? And please, in this day and age, don't tell us to believe the police just because it's the police. This needs an honest investigation.
PS Buzz....there is something strange brewing in the universe....can't you feel it?
07/16/07 @ 6:12 pm
Buzz [Member] writes:
midcapecodder,

I blame the idiot that caused it 100% and I'm for chainging the laws to make it a much more serious crime for those who flee the police.

My point is, there have been several fatal accidents in Massachusetts in the recent past where the police were chasing cars and innocent victims have been killed.

In some cases they flee because they have an expired registration, or driving on a suspend license.

Is that worth the life of an innocent person who was obeying the law and is the result of the chase?

I fully understand that the police find themselves in difficult situations, but somtimes you have to look at the bigger picture of public saftey.
07/16/07 @ 6:15 pm
Buzz [Member] writes:
"A 2006 graduate of Tufts University who was the lead singer of a popular Boston rock band was killed yesterday after a sport utility vehicle being chased by State Police crashed into the taxi cab in which he and his girlfriend were passengers"

The cab driver died a few days later. The car was being chased for motor vehicle violations.

Who's lives would have contributed more to society? The musician and cab driver or the scumbag in the SUV? Guess who's still alive to talk about it?
07/16/07 @ 7:00 pm
midcapecodder [Member] writes:
"Who's lives would have contributed more to society? The musician and cab driver or the scumbag in the SUV? Guess who's still alive to talk about it?
"

Maybe the police should stop doing their job, because the bad guys end up running and killing people...lets let the police just respond to all these accident scenes and stop all this foolishness of trying to actually CATCH some bad people
07/16/07 @ 7:05 pm
midcapecodder [Member] writes:
"Why are normal citizens not allowed into Otis, anyway? what are they hiding in there? And please, in this day and age, don't tell us to believe the police just because it's the police. This needs an honest investigation."

You are right - we should let anyone that want to come into a military compound do so, unfettered. There should be no guards and no fences...let everyone do whatever they please...cuz it is, after all a free country....Did you actually read what you wrote, Bittersweet??
07/16/07 @ 7:11 pm
midcapecodder [Member] writes:
"In some cases they flee because they have an expired registration, or driving on a suspend license."

That is the reason for the stop but they are most times hiding much more than that, like a shotgun...

http://hyannisnews.com/Greater-Hyannis-Cape-Cod/illegal_firearms_07152007.html

Hmmmm....he is not allowed to have a gun because of a restraining order, I wonder where he was going?? Who knows, maybe to kill the plaintiff on the order??? But you are right, they should't try to catch them, it's safer to just respond to the future crime scene.

This story was on our site too:
http://www.capecodtoday.com/blogs/index.php/CWN/2007/07/15/strong_winds_keep_rescuers_busy_on_the_w
TC
07/16/07 @ 7:34 pm
rapunzal2007 [Member] writes:
Im going to quote a phrase from Captain Jackson Emerey"Can you hear me now"Bittersweet that was a silly question lol.They are hiding a freakin spaceship with little green men lookin for you:o) when 911 happend, those jets took off out of that base so fast it would make your curious head spin into next week.
07/16/07 @ 7:37 pm
rapunzal2007 [Member] writes:
That would be Emery not Emerey,"o)
07/16/07 @ 7:40 pm
bittersweet [Member] writes:
No, actually I believe they were delayed, and it took 80 minutes before anything or anyone responded to those hi-jacked planes.
And it's not me that goes around touting the 'free country, free country" stuff, it's the politicians. Because if we were free, we would have a right to know where and how the military spends tax dollars. Ever hear of the "black budget"?
07/16/07 @ 8:39 pm
midcapecodder [Member] writes:
"Because if we were free, we would have a right to know where and how the military spends tax dollars. Ever hear of the "black budget"?"

It's black for a reason, you are not in the military, you don't know how to run a military, and you do not know how to defend a country... and you DO NOT have a right to know - cuz if you did, so too would the enemy.....your statements prove to us you are not a warrior and all you would do is weaken a nation.
07/16/07 @ 9:02 pm
rapunzal2007 [Member] writes:
We dont need Barney Fife running the show lol.Bittersweet you got a bee stuck up your butt for men and women in uniform?
07/16/07 @ 9:32 pm
susan [Member] writes:
OMG ROFLMFAOOOOO RAPUNZAL!!!!! I think I saw that freakin' space ship last night ;}
07/16/07 @ 10:02 pm
Buzz [Member] writes:
midcapecodder,

I didn't say the police should stop doing there job. I think they need to rethink how they pursue those who decide to run from them. Especially if the safety of the public is jeopardized.

I am not, or have never been anti-police. But like I said before, there have been several fatal accidents recently involving innocent bystanders due to police chases. You do realize that many police forces including Boston have strict procedures involving chases for that very reason.
07/16/07 @ 10:09 pm
midcapecodder [Member] writes:
ok - I think we have gone far enough with this topic...thanks for the lively debate...see you on the next one :)
07/16/07 @ 10:27 pm
Buzz [Member] writes:
agreed, enjoyed your opinion....mines better...only kidding :)

I hate those little smily faces :)
07/17/07 @ 7:32 am
rapunzal2007 [Member] writes:
Hey, I missed out on the group hug?? mines better lol jk:o)
07/17/07 @ 11:50 am
bobcat87 [Member] writes:
midcapecodder,
I knew someone like you would chime in -- all I can say is that you weren't there and know a whole lot less about what happened to cause the crash than those that were. As far as your opinion, you know the old saying...
07/17/07 @ 8:17 pm
midcapecodder [Member] writes:
"I knew someone like you would chime in -- all I can say is that you weren't there and know a whole lot less about what happened to cause the crash than those that were."

You are right I wasn't there - were you??? All I am saying is that if someone crashes a gate at a freeking military compound, they need to be caught, do you agree with that or do you disagree with that??

I obviously do not want innocent people to be killed, but I also do not want someone who crashes a gate at a military compound to escape and do further harm to innocent people - do you?? and you my friend know the old saying...hindsight is 20/20
07/17/07 @ 8:23 pm
midcapecodder [Member] writes:
My mistake, bobcat...I didn't realize your husband was the one that could tell from PARKED cars that a chase had occured, he is definately a skilled accident reconstructionist....but lets put that aside for a minute while I ask you this, what would have to happen in your opinion to allow the Police to actually pursue someone and try to apprehend them? I actually would like you to answer this....
07/17/07 @ 8:26 pm
Buzz [Member] writes:
midcapecodder,

They crashed the gate to get out...not in the base.
07/18/07 @ 6:22 am
midcapecodder [Member] writes:
"They crashed the gate to get out...not in the base."

You're correct, they did crash the gate to escape. This was after they blew past the security checkpoint (entrance) manned by uniformed personel and about a million red signs that say to stop for security. Which they didn't - but hey it's only a military compound in a post 9/11 world. The Police must have been out of their mind to try to stop them.

P.S. I'm still waiting for your answer, what would it take to justify a Police Pursuit in your mind?
07/18/07 @ 7:14 am
bobcat87 [Member] writes:
First of all -- enough with the snippy personal nature of your posts. There were MANY people there during and just after the crash that were all saying the same thing. The chase story was NOT my husband's personal interpretation of the scene (and by the way, the cars weren't PARKED, they were littering the intersection). I was simply supporting the question/comment posed by Buzz that the author of this blog asserted was not mentioned by authorities. To those on the scene the chase story seemed obvious and or plausable. You, my friend, are relying on the media for your information. Like you, they were not there (nor was it reported by them until the next afternoon). You say that you do not want someone who crashes out of a militiary base to escape and harm innocent people -- that's exactly what happened. Ask the families of the dead and injured if they think police pursuits are a good idea, not me.
07/18/07 @ 9:48 am
wahhmbulance [Member] writes:
If the police don't chase and something happens because they don't, then the people cry, "Why didn't the police do anything? Why are we paying them?" If the police chase someone and something happens, then the people cry, "Why were they chasing them? Police shouldn't participate in chases." Damned if you do, damned if you don't!
07/18/07 @ 1:48 pm
Buzz [Member] writes:
midcapecodder,

Understand, I know it's a no win situation for the police. And there's no easy answer.

Warrants are served on criminals everyday in this state. Wether it's a bench warrant, standing warrant or a grand jury indictment. Those criminals are out on the streets capable of doing harm until there brought in. In most cases, they've committed much more serious crimes than those that speed away from police.

We've seen many innocent people killed lately due to police chases. I guess my answer to your question is that if the car has been stopped for a motor vehicle violation and takes off we don't chase.

If it's involved in a felony or similar charge then we pursue with safeguards. Every situation is different.

Like I said, I'd like to see anyone who takes off from the cops to face more serious charges and loss of license and prison time.
07/19/07 @ 9:38 am
midcapecodder [Member] writes:
"First of all -- enough with the snippy personal nature of your posts."

ha, you fired the first shot with "I knew someone like you would chime in"

What exactly did you mean, "someone like me" - did you mean someone who actually thinks the bad guy should be caught, punished and blamed for what happened? Did you mean someone who doesn't rush to blame the police for doing the job we pay them to do? If that's what you meant - fine, you can label me "a person like that.

Now, lets talk about your about face - you just wrote: "The chase story was NOT my husband's personal interpretation of the scene (and by the way, the cars weren't PARKED, they were littering the intersection)."

But in your first post you clearly wrote: "From what he observed (the position of the state police car, the car that caused the accident, and the victims cars), the police chase story looked pretty obvious to him" - seems to me that was your "husband's personal interpretation of the scene"....... which is it??

...your turn :)
07/19/07 @ 10:14 am
bobcat87 [Member] writes:
Ah, I believe your post on 7/16 at 5:28 was the "first shot". I do not appreciate the personal tone of your posts. About face? I think not. Call it a clarification for you who so easily jumps to many conclusions. MY POINT is that the pursuit story was what everyone was talking about at the scene (the one you were not present at) and that it seemed altogether plausable to my husband as well. If you want to nit pick to try and prove a point -- go for it. "A person like you" has more to do with your obvious fondness for insulting others which you have done from your very first commment (7/16 at 5:28). But, whatever. As I said, I've seen the likes of you before. Bottom line -- you weren't there.
07/19/07 @ 1:59 pm
midcapecodder [Member] writes:
:)
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