08/30/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Main Street Motorcycle Accident - 08/29/2026
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, at approximately 3:10 PM, a patrol officer was conducting traffic enforcement around Main Street and South Street in West Warren. The officer observed a motorcycle that had committed multiple traffic violations and attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop. Preliminary investigation shows that the motorcycle began to stop for the officer and pulled towards the side of the road. The motorcycle had then fled the attempted traffic stop and began operating erratically traveling towards the center of town. While attempting to locate the motorcycle, the officer had come upon a serious motorcycle accident involving the motorcycle that had fled from the traffic stop and another motorcycle. The Central Mass Regional Emergency Communications Center began receiving multiple 911 calls at the same time the officer had located the accident.
Warren Fire Department and EMS were immediately requested and responded to the scene. UMass Memorial LifeFlight was contacted and two medical helicopters were requested. Additional medical support was requested from West Brookfield Rescue Squad, Ware Fire Department, and Brimfield EMS. Brookfield Fire responded with an Engine and an Ambulance to assist at the landing zone and provide in town coverage. The Massachusetts State Police responded to assist with traffic control. Both motorcycle operators were flown to local trauma centers with life threatening injuries.
This accident remains under investigation by reconstruction specialists from the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council Accident Reconstruction Team, State Police Crime Scene Services, and Troopers assigned to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr's Office.
No further information is currently available as the investigation remains ongoing.
