Woman and Child Seriously Hurt in OUI Crash on Glendale Rd in Southampton, MA

Southampton, MA (June 12, 2026) – A 39-year-old woman and her 1-year-old child were seriously hurt Tuesday evening, June 9, after a driver allegedly struck them with a vehicle on Glendale Road in Southampton. The crash was reported at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Northwestern District Attorney’s Office said both were taken to Baystate Medical Center for treatment. The driver, identified as 37-year-old Jeffrey Russell of Southampton, was arrested at the scene.

Russell was charged with operating under the influence of alcohol as a second offense, operating under the influence causing serious bodily injury, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. He was arraigned in Northampton District Court, where bail was set at $1,000.

The investigation into the accident remains active. 

We hope the woman and her child receive the care they need and make full recoveries.

How OUI Crash Injury Claims Work on Southampton, MA Roads

When a driver is arrested for operating under the influence after striking pedestrians in Massachusetts, the criminal case and any civil personal injury claim run on separate tracks. A criminal conviction can strengthen a civil claim, but families do not need to wait for the criminal process to conclude before pursuing compensation. In Massachusetts, injured people generally have three years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury claim, and to act earlier helps preserve evidence and witness accounts.

Southampton sits in Hampshire County along a network of rural and semi-rural roads that connect to busier corridors throughout the Pioneer Valley. In these zones, pedestrian activity and vehicle traffic regularly intersect. OUI-related crashes on these roads can have devastating consequences, particularly when children are involved.

Serious injuries from a drunk driving crash can include broken bones, traumatic brain injury, internal trauma, and harm that requires extended hospitalization and rehabilitation. For a young child, the long-term effects of such injuries may not be fully understood for months or years. The financial and emotional toll on a family can be significant and lasting.

A personal injury attorney can pursue a civil claim alongside or following the criminal case, seeking compensation for medical expenses, future care needs, lost income, and pain and suffering. Legal guidance can also help a family navigate communications with insurance companies and make sure no deadlines are missed.

If you have questions about an OUI injury claim in Southampton or elsewhere in Massacuchetts, we are avaialbe to review your case. At Fiorentino Legal, P.C., our team has worked with many pedestrian accdient ivctims and we can help you udnerstan what your options may be. 

Contact Fiorentino Legal, P.C. at (617) 990-2568 to learn more about what may be available to you and your family.

Note: This post is based on information obtained from publicly available secondary sources. While we strive to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, Fiorentino Legal, P.C. has not independently verified all details of the incident reported. If you notice any inaccuracies or missing information, please contact Fiorentino Legal, P.C. so we can promptly review and update the content.



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