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Family mourns loss of ‘vibrant' woman killed in Western Mass. motorcycle crash
A family is mourning the loss of 'a vibrant and spirited' woman — Madisen Taylor — who lost her life in a car crash involving a motorcycle in Western Massachusetts over Memorial Day weekend. 'Madisen's loving and warm personality made a significant impact on the lives of those who knew her,' Taylor's obituary reads. 'She will be deeply missed.' Taylor died in a crash between a car and a motorcycle in Agawam in the early evening of Saturday, May 24. Agawam police responded to the crash at the intersection of Suffield Street and Adams Street shortly before 5:10 p.m. At the scene, officers found Taylor with severe injuries. Firefighters brought her to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield where she later died. Taylor grew up in Ware and attended Pathfinder High School, her obituary states. Taylor's education helped her develop 'a passion for horticulture and gardening' as well as a 'deep appreciation for the beauty of nature.' She later moved to Agawam and started working in a dog daycare business. 'This career not only highlighted her nurturing nature but also her desire to bring happiness to the lives of others,' Taylor's obituary reads. 'Madisen's spirit was one of vibrant kindness; she had a smile that could light up a room and she gave the best hugs.' Outside of work, Taylor loved to sing and spend time outdoors, including at botanical gardens, the Quabbin Reservoir and the Swift River. The 26-year-old is survived by her parents, sister, fiancé, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Meanwhile Agawam and State Police and the Hampden County District Attorney's Office are investigating the crash. No further information has been released. Super PAC coordination allegations heat up Boston's mayoral showdown ICE plans to move detained Milford student to R.I., blocking meeting with attorney Frontman of '80s synth pop band reveals Parkinson's diagnosis at 65 Late-night comics hope Trump, Musk can make up RECALL: Select ground beef sold at Whole Foods may contain E. coli, throw away ASAP Read the original article on MassLive.
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2 days ago
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Minivan-motorcycle collision on Main Street in Springfield leaves two injured
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Two individuals were brought to the hospital after a car accident in Springfield Monday afternoon. Disabled tractor-trailer on Main Street in Monson causes traffic delays Springfield Police Department Spokesperson Ryan Walsh stated that at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Monday, officers responded to the 2400 block of Main Street after receiving reports of a crash involving a minivan and motorcycle. A woman who was riding as a passenger on the motorcycle sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash and was brought to Baystate Medical Center. The driver of the motorcycle was also brought to the hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The Springfield Police Department Traffic Unit is currently investigating the cause of the incident. 22News will provide updates as more information becomes available. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Springfield police investigating deadly weekend shooting
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield police are investigating a deadly Saturday night shooting in the downtown area. According to Springfield police spokesman Ryan Walsh, officers were called to the area of Chestnut and Pearl Streets at around 9:20 Saturday night for a report of shots fired. Responding officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound on the 400 block of Bridge Street, which is less than a block away. First responders host Public Safety Day in South Hadley The victim was taken to Baystate Medical Center, where he died. The victim's identity has not been released at this time. The Springfield Police Homicide Unit, along with the Hampden District Attorney's Murder Unit, are investigating. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Springfield man held as danger after beating, shooting of city woman
SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield man who first beat and then days later shot a city woman multiple times last year is being held as a danger to the public, the Hampden District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Luis Kidanny Colon, 38, was held after a dangerousness hearing in Hampden Superior Court earlier this month. He'll be detained for 180 days. On Dec. 14 at about 9:40 p.m., Springfield police responded to Mercy Medical Center for a report of a woman whose forehead had been cut, allegedly by Colon. Just three days later, at about 4:20 p.m., there was a report of a shooting near 100 Stafford St. There, responding police officers found the same victim, who had been shot multiple times. She was taken to Baystate Medical Center and underwent emergency surgery. Colon again was identified as the suspect, and police obtained a warrant for his arrest. The next day at about 12:05 p.m., members of local, county, state and federal law enforcement were briefed on the warrant for Colon. He was spotted by detectives on the 200 block of Bay Street, where police continued surveillance while Colon boarded a Pioneer Valley Transit Authority bus bound for Union Station in Springfield. When Colon got off the bus, he was immediately arrested. During the arrest, police found he possessed an unlicensed, loaded 40 mm Smith and Wesson handgun with one live round in the chamber, a magazine with six rounds in it, 33 bags of heroin stamped 'Chanel' and three containers with cocaine in them. Colon was charged with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; armed burglary; larceny under $1,200; malicious injury to property; assault and battery by discharge of a firearm; assault with the intent to murder; assault and battery with serious bodily injury; mayhem; being armed with a firearm; unlawful possession of a firearm; carrying a large-capacity rifle or shotgun on a public way; two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance; and stalking. Colon will next appear in Hampden Superior Court on June 18. Shots-fired call leads to 2 arrests in Holyoke Life with shot at parole for Springfield man who gunned down mother of his children in 2019 West Springfield gun buyback nets 34 guns Read the original article on MassLive.
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28-05-2025
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GoFundMe raises money for Mass. family of 26-year-old who died in motorcycle crash
A GoFundMe is helping raise money for the family of the 26-year-old who died in a motorcycle crash on Saturday. The 26-year-old was identified as Madisen Taylor. 'With heavy hearts, we share the devastating loss of our beloved Madisen,' the GoFundMe read reads. 'Maddy who passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident. May 24th, 2025. She was only 26 years old, and her passing has left a hole in our lives that can never be filled.' The crash happened at the intersection of Suffield Street and Adams Street shortly before 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, according to WWLP. At the scene, officers found an unresponsive 26-year-old woman with severe injuries. Firefighters brought the woman to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield where she later died of her injuries, the news station reported. Agawam, Massachusetts State Police and the Hampden County District Attorney's Office are still investigating the crash. Taylor, who turned 26 about two weeks ago, is being remembered as beautiful, smart and incredibly talented. 'Her spirit was vibrant, her heart was kind, and her presence brought joy and light to everyone lucky enough to know her. Whether she was sharing her creativity, making us laugh, or lifting someone up with her words, she had a gift for making the world feel a little better and a little brighter,' the GoFundMe reads. A different GoFundMe raised $545 before it was shut down due to a family member creating another GoFundMe. The current GoFundMe has raised more than $15,000 as of Wednesday morning. The money is going towards 'funeral expenses and helping our family honor her memory the way she should be remembered.' 'Our family is heartbroken and still trying to come to terms with this unimaginable loss,' the GoFundMe states. 'As we begin to plan her funeral and memorial service, we're also facing the financial burden that comes with such an unexpected tragedy.' Friends on social media also remembered Taylor as the 'pure absolute definition of happy' and 'beyond bright amazing soul.' Legendary rock guitarist, Grammy-winning producer dies at 77 Should you keep the heat on in May? It's the law for some Mass. residents Man officials say fired stolen gun outside Boston hospital to face charges Mass. weather: Rain, thunderstorms return after sunny day Wednesday 2 lost hikers found in Mass. using cell phone tracking software Read the original article on MassLive.
