High-Speed Crash in Hadley Involving Hit-and-Run Driver Ends in Hospitalizations, Pending Charges

High-Speed Crash in Hadley Involving Hit-and-Run Driver Ends in Hospitalizations, Pending Charges

October 11, 2025 — Hadley, Massachusetts

A late-night series of collisions in Hadley has left multiple individuals hospitalized and a 32-year-old West Springfield man facing criminal charges, following a hit-and-run incident that escalated into a second crash just minutes later.

Sequence of Events Unfolded Quickly

Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Friday night, Hadley Public Safety Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle collision near the intersection of Route 9 and Route 116. According to the caller, one of the vehicles involved—a grey Nissan SUV—had fled the scene immediately after the crash, heading westbound.

Responding officers from the Hadley Police Department quickly began searching the area. Within moments, they observed a grey SUV traveling at a high rate of speed on Russell Street, consistent with the vehicle description from the initial call.

Despite attempts to pursue the suspect vehicle, officers reported losing visual contact due to its excessive speed.

As the search continued, officers came upon a second crash at the intersection of Russell Street and Middle Street, where it was confirmed that the grey Nissan SUV from the earlier incident had collided with another vehicle.

Drivers Hospitalized, No Life-Threatening Injuries Reported

Remarkably, all individuals involved were able to exit their vehicles on their own before emergency crews arrived on scene. First responders from Hadley Fire and EMS provided immediate medical assistance, and the drivers were transported to area hospitals for evaluation and treatment. While details on the nature of their injuries have not been released, officials confirmed that none appear to be life-threatening at this time.

The crash sites caused temporary traffic closures and detours along Russell Street and Middle Street, as authorities conducted their investigation and cleared the wreckage.

Charges Pending for Hit-and-Run Driver

The 32-year-old male driver of the grey Nissan SUV, a resident of West Springfield, has not yet been publicly identified. However, police have confirmed that he will be summoned to court to face multiple motor vehicle charges stemming from both incidents.

Possible charges include:

• Leaving the scene of an accident

• Negligent operation of a motor vehicle

• Speeding

• Failure to stop for police

• Operating to endanger

Further charges may be added pending the outcome of toxicology tests or additional findings from the investigation.

Ongoing Investigation

The Hadley Police Department continues to investigate both collisions, with assistance from Massachusetts State Police crash reconstruction experts. Authorities are also reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and traffic cameras to determine the full timeline and any contributing factors to the crashes.

Witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident are encouraged to contact the Hadley Police Department at (413) 584-0883.

Community Response and Caution

Local residents have expressed concern following the incident, with several noting the dangers of high-speed driving through heavily traveled intersections like Route 9 and Russell Street.

“This could’ve been a lot worse,” said one witness, who asked not to be named. “There were still a lot of people out at that hour, and these are major roads. It’s scary to think someone could just blow through like that.”

Officials echoed those concerns and reminded the public about the importance of safe driving, especially in high-traffic areas and late-night hours when visibility is reduced.

What’s Next

The identity of the driver and the full list of charges will likely be released in the coming days as court documents are filed. The Hadley Police Department will also issue a formal update upon completion of their investigation.

As the community breathes a sigh of relief that this incident did not result in more serious injuries, law enforcement continues to stress the importance of remaining at the scene of an accident and complying with officers’ instructions, regardless of circumstances.