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Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Yahoo
25-year-old killed in Wareham crash remembered for his humor and compassionate nature
A 25-year-old who died in a motor vehicle crash in Wareham on July 25, was remembered for 'his caring and compassionate nature' and was 'always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need,' according to his obituary. At around 5:05 p.m. on July 25, Wareham police responded to a crash near 2628 Cranberry Hwy., according to Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz's office. Emergency personnel found Jordan Anthony Hansen on the ground with life-threatening injuries. He was taken to Tobey Hospital in Wareham before being taken to St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, where he died of his injuries. Raymond Cardoza, a 67-year-old man, is facing drunken driving, manslaughter and hit-and-run charges in connection with the crash, according to Cruz's office. Cardoza and his car were found a quarter-mile from the crash scene. He was arrested after being identified as the driver involved in the crash, Cruz's office said. Cardoza has been charged with operating under the influence resulting in manslaughter, operating under the influence — 4th offense, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. Hansen was born in New Bedford and lived in nearby Mattapoisett all his life, his obituary reads. He graduated from Old Rochester Regional High School in 2018, going on to obtain an Associate's Degree in Automotive Technology from Massachusetts Bay Community College. He worked as an automotive technician at a GMC in Wareham. Outside of work, Hansen enjoyed activities such as fishing at the Mattapoisett train bridge, snowboarding in New Hampshire, playing pool and biking. 'He seldom missed an opportunity to spend time with his friends,' Hansen's obituary reads. 'His sense of humor and love for good company will be deeply missed." A funeral service for Hansen will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 9 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 16 Temple Place in Fairhaven. More people being remembered Grandmother who died in Gabriel House fire 'brought joy to all' Woman killed in Rowley crash loved cooking, was the 'life of the party' Grandmother who died in Gabriel House fire lived life in the service of others Read the original article on MassLive. Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
27-07-2025
- CBS News
Man charged with 4th OUI after hitting, killing motorcyclist in Wareham, police say
A man is facing his fourth operating under the influence charge after he allegedly hit and killed a motorcycle driver in Wareham on Friday night. Wareham Police say that they received multiple 911 calls about a crash on Cranberry Highway just after 5 p.m. The motorcycle operator was found on the ground with life-threatening injuries. He was rushed to a nearby Wareham hospital before he was transferred to St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, where he later died. The victim was later identified by police as 25-year-old Jordan Hansen. The driver of the car was found around a quarter of a mile down the road in his vehicle, according to a press release. Wareham Police, along with Massachusetts State Police detectives, identified the driver of the car as 67-year-old Raymond Cardoza of West Wareham. He was arrested and is now facing his fourth OUI charge, according to Plymouth District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz. He is also charged with manslaughter, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in personal injury or death, and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. He is being held on a $100,000 cash bail and is set to be arraigned in Wareham District Court. The date of his arraignment is not known. The crash is still under investigation. Wareham is around 54 miles from Boston. The town is known for its cranberry bogs and is frequently referred to as the "Gateway to Cape Cod," according to the Plymouth tourism website.
