Methuen Police Respond to Fatal Head-On Collision

pentucketporta on May 6, 2019

METHUEN — Mayor James P. Jajuga and Chief Joseph Solomon report that Methuen Police Department responded to a fatal motor vehicle crash Sunday afternoon.

At 5:58 p.m., Methuen Police, Fire and EMS responded to the area of 568 Merrimack St. for a report of a serious head-on collision.

Upon arrival, first responders provided aid to the drivers and passenger involved in the crash and officers initiated an on-scene investigation. The initial investigation indicates that a 2001 Toyota sedan was traveling eastbound on Merrimack Street at the same time that a 2004 Chevy Blazer was traveling westbound. The Toyota, officers believe, crossed the center line and crashed head-on into the Blazer.

The passenger in the Toyota, Devanah Walker, age 23, of Haverhill, was taken to a Boston hospital by medical helicopter, where she died of her injuries.

The driver of the Chevy, a 63-year-old Methuen man, and the driver of the Toyota, a 20-year-old Haverhill woman, were transported to Lawrence General Hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.

Methuen Police and the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section are jointly investigating the crash.

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Methuen Police Respond to Serious Crash Involving Stolen Vehicle

pentucketporta on May 6, 2019

METHUEN — Mayor James P. Jajuga and Chief Joseph Solomon report that Methuen Police Department responded to a serious crash Saturday night.

At approximately 11:24 p.m., an officer observed a dark colored sedan traveling at a high rate of speed on Howe Street near Marshal Street. A short time later, the vehicle crashed into a light pole and the signal control box at the intersection of Jackson and Pleasant Valley Streets.

The driver sustained serious injuries and was subsequently transported to a Boston hospital via medical helicopter. He is currently in critical condition, and his name is not being released at this time.

As a result of a preliminary investigation, Methuen Police believe the car was stolen after the driver broke into the home of the vehicle’s owner, who is known to him. The incident remains under investigation at this time.

As a result of the crash, the signal lights at the intersection of Route 113 and Jackson and Howe Streets are disabled. Temporary stop signs have been installed at the intersection, but motorists are urged to use caution in the area.

The incident remains under investigation by the Methuen Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Bureau and the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section.

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

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