Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section Investigating Fatal Gloucester Collision that Killed Randy Streeter
GLOUCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS (December 2, 2025) – A 57-year-old man identified as Randy Streeter, of Rockport, has tragically died in a Gloucester car accident with a pickup truck.
Essex County officials are saying that the accident took place around 5:40 a.m. on Tuesday. Randy Streeter was struck by a pickup truck on Rogers Street by Manuel F. Lewis Street.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of the collision after getting reports that a pedestrian was seriously injured. Randy Streeter was located at the scene and treated for major injuries.
He was transported to Addison Gilbert Hospital to receive life-saving care. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The driver of the pickup truck remained at the crash site and cooperated with authorities.
Liability for Gloucester Car Accidents
Every driver in Massachusetts has a legal obligation to use caution to avoid colliding with any pedestrian in the roadway. Drivers are typically liable for these collisions when they fail to yield at crosswalks or ignore traffic signals. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 89 § 11, when traffic control signals are not in place, the driver of a vehicle must yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk. Several factors may contribute to a pedestrian collision.
- Inclement Weather: Poor weather conditions can obscure the presence of pedestrians or make it more difficult for drivers to stop in time to avoid hitting them.
- Speeding: A disproportionate number of fatal pedestrian collisions involve a driver who was speeding. Even driving the speed limit can be dangerous depending on the prevailing road conditions.
- Distracted Driving: Drivers may be distracted by their cellphones and fail to notice a pedestrian ahead of them.
- Driver Intoxication: Another major cause of pedestrian collisions is driver intoxication. What many drivers fail to realize is that a variety of substances besides alcohol can impair their ability to drive safely.
Even if a pedestrian is outside of a marked crosswalk, this does not relieve a driver’s duty of care to use caution to avoid hitting them. When a driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with a pedestrian in the roadway, this may be construed as negligence. What matters is the unique facts of any crash and whether or not the accident was foreseeable. Evidence collected at the scene will be crucial in demonstrating that one or more drivers breached their duty of care.
Finding Additional Liable Parties Beyond Drivers
Accidents are complex events by their very nature. According to one study in the Journal of Safety Research, “The occurrence and outcome of traffic crashes have long been recognized as complex events involving interactions between many factors, including the roadway, driver, traffic characteristics, and the environment.” Consequently, there could be several liable parties for any collision. This is particularly true when pickup trucks are involved.
- Vehicle Owner: Under Massachusetts law, the owner of a vehicle could be liable for an accident if they lent it to another person who was then involved in a crash.
- Business Owner: If a pickup truck was being used for commercial purposes, the company that owned or operated that truck could be liable. Pickup trucks are routinely used in a variety of industries, including transportation, logistics, electrical contractors, general contractors, and construction.
- Property Owner: The owner of a commercial property could be liable for a pedestrian with a pickup truck. They have a legal obligation to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. Unsafe parking layouts could funnel vehicles into pedestrian pathways.
- Government Entity: A municipal entity like a city or county could potentially be liable for a pedestrian accident. This may be the case if an accident was caused by a dangerous condition on public property. For example, a city may fail to remedy overgrown vegetation that blocked the driver’s line of sight at an intersection.
Pedestrian accidents tend to be highly preventable. They often involve situations where drivers are failing to properly scan the road ahead of them. Unfortunately, drivers will virtually never accept responsibility if they are involved in a fatal collision. This is why it is so important that all available evidence is properly preserved after a crash. Evidence can clearly establish the circumstances surrounding an accident, even if there were no eyewitnesses or surveillance cameras that captured what happened.
Investigating Gloucester Pedestrian Accidents
We at DiBella Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of Randy Streeter. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. It is our sincere hope that measures are taken to make this stretch of roadway safer. Several questions remain unanswered. What was the speed of the pickup truck driver prior to the collision? Did they have a valid license? Is there a history of similar collisions at this location?
Do you need more information about a Gloucester pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian accident investigators is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are protected through skilled advocacy. No matter what your situation may be, there is a good chance we may be able to help. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free police report for a specific accident, we are here to serve your needs. You can reach out to us anytime at (617) 870-0907.