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Crash #2023250185 Crash #2023250185
Fatalities 1
State MASSACHUSETTS
County ESSEX
City TOPSFIELD
Date Aug. 17, 2023
Time 7:32 a.m.
Google Maps(42.6051639, -70.9574500)
Street Name 1 US-1 BOSTON ST
Street Name 2 nan
WeatherCloudy
Number of Vehicles 1
Number of Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 1
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing U.S. Highway
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Other Principal Arterial
Road Owner State Highway Agency
National Highway System Part of the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 658
First Harmful Event Guardrail Face
Manner of Collision First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Non-Junction
Type of Intersection Not an Intersection
Relation to Road On Roadside
Work Zone None
Light Condition Dark - Not Lighted
Atmospheric Condition Cloudy
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
EMS Notified Hour 7
EMS Notified Minute 40
EMS Arrived Hour 7
EMS Arrived Minute 44
Arrived At Hospital Hour 88
Arrived at Hospital Minute 88
Crash Related FactorNone Noted
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 63 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseNone Used/Not Applicable
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationExtricated
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementYes (Alcohol Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeVitreous
Alcohol Test Result0.232
Police Reported Drug InvolvementReported as Unknown
Drug TestedTest Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathAugust
Day of Death17
Year of Death2023
Hour of Death7
Minute of Death48
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes16
Non Motorist Device TypeNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device MotorizationNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicNon-Hispanic
Race White
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 1
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Chevrolet
Body Type 2-Door Sedan/Hardtop/Coupe
NCSA Model 9
Registration State Massachusetts
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 1Q87G9N55170
Model Year 1979
VPIC Make ID 467
VPIC Model ID 1829
VPIC Body Class Coupe
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Upper Weight Rating Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lbs (2,722 - 4,536 kg)
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 50
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override Not Applicable
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point Not Reported
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Tree (Standing Only)
Fire Occurence False
Automated Driving System Present Not Reported
Automated Driving System Level Not Reported
Automated Driving System Engaged Not Reported
Driver Drinking Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Massachusetts
Driver Zip Code 1983
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 69
Driver Weight 168
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 0
Previous Other Suspensions 0
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation No Record
Year of Oldest Violation 0
Month of Newest Violation No Record
Year of Newest Violation 0
Speeding Related Reported as Unknown
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Not Reported
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device Not Reported
Traffic Control Device Functioning Not Reported
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event THIS VEHICLE TRAVELING Off the Edge of the Road on the Left Side
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Departed Roadway
Crash Type CATEGORY I: SINGLE DRIVER - Left Roadside Departure
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor None Noted
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Not Reported
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 1 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 2 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 3 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 8 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 9 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 10 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Damaged Areas Top
Damaged Areas Undercarriage
Driver Distracted Reported as Unknown if Distracted
Driver Impaired Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs, or
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsCross Centerline
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Left
Event #3 Event #3
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNot Reported
Sequence of EventsGuardrail Face
Event #4 Event #4
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsTree (Standing Only)
Event #5 Event #5
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsWall

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