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Massachusetts 14-year-old killed in crash at dirt bike track

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June 16, 2024

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Massachusetts 14-year-old killed in crash at dirt bike track

Serious dirtbike crash reported at Massachusetts track and more top stories

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WAREHAM – A 14-year-old boy died Saturday after crashing at a Massachusetts dirt bike track.

It happened around 12:30 p.m. at Diamond MC on Atwood Farm Way in Wareham.

Teenager killed at Diamond MX track

The Plymouth District Attorney’s office said the boy was rushed to Tobey Hospital in Wareham but later died.

Massachusetts State Police are investigating the death.

“The Diamond MX family extends our deepest condolences to the riders family and all involved,” the facility said in a statement.

The DA did not release the name of the teenager who was killed.

Previous death at Wareham

In 2021, a 13-year-old girl died during a crash at the same track.

Ava Pioppi of Carver lost control after landing a jump, swerved into oncoming traffic and collided with a man on another bike.

The track was known as Wareham MX Park at the time, though the owner later closed the facility.

Track owner responds to death of rider

The track’s current owner said the facility can “confidently say all safety measures were taken and in place.”

“The Motorcross community partakes in riding for the fun, freedom and escape it provides for us. With that being said we also know the risk that is involved,” the track owner posted on social media. “As an owner operator this is the first tragic accident that has happened on our watch. I can’t explain how much this has shaken me. I wanted to get involved for all the positive things the sport brought to the riders and to the community. I also did this for a place for my family to enjoy also. This is a part of business nobody enjoys or plans for.”

The owner said the track is closed on Sunday “out of respect for the family and track employees.”

Matt Schooley

Matt Schooley is a digital producer at CBS Boston. He has been a member of the WBZ news team for the last decade.

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Inside the Massachusetts courtroom where former students face a teacher charged with rape

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April 23, 2026

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Inside the Massachusetts courtroom where former students face a teacher charged with rape

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The women said they were frightened, but they didn’t show it Wednesday in a Massachusetts courtroom as they watched the teacher who allegedly preyed on them when they were students at the posh Miss Hall’s School plead not guilty to rape.

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Heavy police presence due to ‘ongoing incident’ in Tewksbury

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19 hours ago

April 22, 2026

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Heavy police presence due to ‘ongoing incident’ in Tewksbury

There is a heavy police presence in a section of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, on Wednesday afternoon due to what authorities are describing only as an “ongoing incident.”

“There is currently a heavy police presence on Salem Road due to an ongoing incident,” Tewksbury police said in a social media post just before 1 p.m. “Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible. Please allow emergency personnel the space they need to respond safely and efficiently”

No further details were released. Police said they will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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Wrong-way crash closes I-495 southbound in Chelmsford, 1 seriously injured – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

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April 22, 2026

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Wrong-way crash closes I-495 southbound in Chelmsford, 1 seriously injured – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

CHELMSFORD, MASS. (WHDH) – A wrong-way driver crashed into another vehicle on I-495 in Chelmsford Tuesday night, shutting down the soundbound lanes in that area, according to Massachusetts State Police and The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT).

State police said Troopers from the Concord Barracks responded to a two-car crash on I-495 at the Hunt Road overpass shortly before 10 p.m. They said preliminary information indicates the crash happened as a result of a wrong-way driver striking a vehicle traveling in the correct direction.

Chelmsford Fire and EMS responded to the scene, and the driver was taken to the hospital by MedFlight. State police said they suffered life-threatening injuries.

MassDOT said the highway southbound is currently closed at exit 88 due to the crash, and is expected to remain closed for several hours.

Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes at this time.

This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

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