Police cruiser at the scene.
Police cruiser at the scene.

Tragic Crash After Concert at Gillette Stadium

Posted by
1 min read
August 26, 2024

OXFORD, MA — Michael Escolas is set to be charged with motor vehicular manslaughter — OUI, theft of a vehicle, and other offenses, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney. Escolas, who is being held on a $25,000 bail, is accused of stealing a Jeep Cherokee during a Kenny Chesney concert at Gillette Stadium on Saturday.

The theft led to a fatal crash that killed a 10-year-old boy and injured five members of his family. They were stopped at a traffic light on Route 1 near the intersection with Route 495 when Escolas, driving the stolen vehicle, collided with their car and three other vehicles at the intersection.

The boy, whose name has not been released, was among seven people rushed to area hospitals following the incident. The extent of the injuries to the other family members is currently unknown.

Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrisey praised the response efforts at the chaotic scene. “Dealing with this chaotic scene and evacuating seven people to area hospitals required the help and participation of many partner agencies,” he stated.

He expressed his gratitude to the Plainville Police, Massachusetts State Police, and several local Fire and Ambulance services, including those from North Attleboro, Wrentham, Foxboro, Mansfield, and Franklin. Morrisey also extended his sincere condolences to the bereaved family.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital newsroom providing original reporting on New Jersey, national news, government, public policy, public safety, courts, and community affairs.

As founder of the publication, Stilton leads editorial strategy, investigative reporting, and daily newsroom operations while overseeing coverage that reaches millions of readers annually.

With extensive experience covering municipal government, county government, state legislatures, elections, law enforcement, emergency management, and public records, Stilton specializes in translating complex government actions into clear, factual reporting. His work frequently relies on primary source documents, including court filings, legislation, public meeting records, election finance disclosures, government databases, police reports, and Freedom of Information and Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests. He has reported extensively on local government accountability, taxpayer spending, campaign finance, public corruption investigations, infrastructure, public safety, and the policies affecting New Jersey residents.

Under Stilton's editorial leadership, Shore News Network has grown into one of New Jersey's largest independent digital news organizations, publishing thousands of original news articles each year while providing breaking news coverage, investigative reporting, and analysis across state and local government. The publication's reporting is routinely sourced from official government agencies, public officials, court records, and firsthand documentation, with a commitment to transparency, attribution, corrections when warranted, and clearly distinguishing factual reporting from opinion.

Stilton's journalism follows established newsroom standards emphasizing accuracy, verification, fairness, and accountability. Every effort is made to verify information through official records and multiple reliable sources before publication. His reporting is intended to provide readers with timely, well-documented information that helps them understand the issues affecting their communities, while maintaining editorial independence from political parties, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and commercial interests.

Readers can submit story tips, corrections, public records, or media inquiries through the official Shore News Network website or its verified social media channels. Shore News Network welcomes corrections and updates when new information becomes available as part of its ongoing commitment to accurate and transparent journalism.

Facebook

Don't Miss