Marlborough, MA — Two people were hospitalized after an accident with a tractor-trailer in Marlborough, Massachusetts, on Thursday, January 29, 2015. The accident happened on Interstate 291, near the intersection with Interstate 495.
The two victims in the accident were identified as 34-year old Paula Sweet and 37-year old Jason Appleton. Appleton crashed his Chevrolet Silverado into the back of a tractor-trailer that had slowed down near the intersection. Emergency workers responding to the scene of the accident took both individuals to Marlborough Hospital. Officials say they both suffered minor injuries.
The accident took place around 10:00 in the morning.
Police also identified Thomas Breault, who was injured after crashing into Appleton’s Silverado.
The accident is still being investigating. Police haven’t yet filed any charges.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
It’s surprising, but many people don’t know how or if they’d be covered if they were ever injured in a car accident while riding in someone else’s vehicle. It’s important for people to know that insurance follows a driver, so if they were ever injured, they’d be covered by the driver’s insurance. That’s as it should be. If a passenger is injured because a driver was engaged in unsafe behavior, they should be held responsible for it. After all, drivers have a legal obligation to create and maintain a safe driving environment for their passengers.
— Grossman Law Offices
