Three-Vehicle Wreck on Lafayette St in Haverhill, MA

Haverhill, MA (June 17, 2026) – A three-vehicle crash on Lafayette Street in Haverhill led to two men being taken into custody by police on Tuesday night, June 16. 

Emergency units responded to the scene following the accident. No details about injuries or further circumstances of the crash were confirmed in the initial report on the wreck.

The investigation remains ongoing.

We hope everyone involved is safe and receives any care they may need.

Can Crash Victims Sue if the At-Fault Driver Faces Criminal Charges in Haverhill, MA?

Yes, those hurt in a crash in Haverhill can pursue a civil personal injury claim against an at-fault driver even when that driver also faces criminal charges, and the two legal processes can move forward independently of one another.

In Massachusetts, a criminal case addresses whether a driver violated the law and may result in penalties such as fines or jail time, while a separate civil claim allows those hurt to seek compensation for their own losses, including medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. Crash victims do not need to wait for the criminal case to conclude before consulting an attorney and beginning the civil claims process.

When a driver is taken into custody following a crash, the circumstances that led to the arrest can be directly relevant to a civil claim. Evidence gathered as part of the criminal investigation, including witness statements, police observations at the scene, and any findings related to the cause of the collision, may also support a civil claim establishing that the driver's negligence caused the crash.

An attorney can help those hurt understand how information developed during the criminal proceedings may be used in a civil case, and can take independent steps to preserve evidence that may not be fully captured in the criminal investigation alone.

In a multi-vehicle crash involving an arrest, identifying all parties who may bear responsibility is an important early step, as fault may not rest solely with the driver taken into custody. Massachusetts follows a modified comparative fault system, which means more than one driver can share responsibility for a crash, and each person's compensation is adjusted based on their assigned percentage of fault.

Regardless of how the associated criminal case is ultimately resolved, a car accident lawyer may be able to assist those who have been harmed in navigating this analysis, identifying all relevant insurance coverage, and ensuring that any resolution reached reflects the full scope of their losses.



If you have questions about your options following a motor vehicle collision in Massachusetts, you can contact attorney Christopher Fiorentino of Fiorentino Legal, P.C. at (617) 990-2568. We can explain what types of compensation may be available depending on the details of your situation and guide you through the next steps.

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