Edward McGrath, 62, and daughter Brittney McGrath, 29, killed in accident in Easthampton, Massachusetts.

Modified Date:

Tue, 11/11/2014 - 10:40am

Accident Date:

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Victims names revealed in fatal Easthampton accident

The names of those two people killed in Thursday accident on Route 5 have been released by the Easthampton Police Department. Edward McGrath, 62, of Holyoke and his daughter Brittney McGrath, 29, of Brooklyn, NY, were both killed when they were struck by an SUV.

Man in custody for Thursday’s deadly accident

James Walter Ainsworth, 45, of Springfield, has been arrested and charged with two counts of felony motor vehicle homicide in connection with Thursday afternoon’s fatal collision on Route 5 in Easthampton, in which two people riding a motorcycle were killed.

Funeral Service for Edward and Brittany McGrath Set for Wednesday

The funeral service for Edward McGrath and his daughter, Brittany McGrath has been scheduled to take place this Wednesday, September 3rd at Ahearn Funeral Home in Northampton.

Springfield man arraigned on motor vehicle homicide charges for fatal Easthampton crash

Ainsworth, 45, of Springfield is charged with two counts of motor vehicle homicide and single counts of neglectful motor vehicle homicide under the influence of alcohol and under the influence of drugs.

Springfield man pleads not guilty in double fatal

A Springfield man charged with being high on heroin when he crashed his SUV into a motorcycle in Easthampton, killing a father and daughter, has pleaded not guilty.

Edward and Brittney McGrath were killed when they were struck by James Walter Ainsworth who was driving under the influence of narcotics. He has been arrested and charged with two counts of motor vehicle homicide, and his passenger, Christina R. Dunlap, is charged with possession of heroin and being a fugitive from justice.

Type: Motorcycle Accident

Topics:

DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use

People Involved:

Brittney McGrath

Edward McGrath

Christina R Dunlap

James Walter Ainsworth

Roadway:

Route 5

City:

Easthampton, MA

County:

Hampshire County, MA

Area:

Springfield-Holyoke, MA