Julisa Diaz, 22, and Kyle Chapdelaine, 22, killed, and Steven Thompson, 24, charged in motorcycle collision at Parker Street and Gary Road in Springfield, Massachusetts

Modified Date: 
Sat, 05/26/2018 - 7:11am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, May 12, 2016

Julisa Diaz, killed in Springfield motorcycle crash, was going to graduate from Springfield College Sunday

Police said a Springfield man driving a truck turned left in front of the motorcycle at the intersection of Parker Street and Gary Road. Steven Thompson, 24, has been charged with two counts of motor vehicle homicide while driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with the crash.

Springfield motorist charged in double fatal motorcycle crash held on $2,500 bail

Steven Thompson, 24, of Springfield, pleaded not guilty to two counts of motor vehicle homicide while under the influence of liquor during his arraignment in Springfield District Court.

Kyle Chapdelaine, killed in Springfield motorcycle crash at 23, recalled as charming, helpful young man

Kyle Chapdelaine's family and friends are now mourning the loss of "Chap," as many called him. His mother said her family is grateful for all the support they've received from people whose lives Kyle touched.

Springfield man charged in double fatal motorcycle crash due back in court

The upcoming session is a bind-over hearing — essentially a mini-trial during which prosecutors present evidence in a bid to get the case transferred to Superior Court, where defendants face longer sentences if convicted.

Chicopee Comp. High School alumni football game honored Kyle Chapdelaine

Some of the proceeds raised during this alumni game will go to the Comp football program, and the rest will be divided up and donated to local charities.

Homicide charges dropped against East Longmeadow man in double fatal motorcycle accident

Steven C. Thompson, 25, is now facing one count of operating under the influence of alcohol in connection with a collision between his pickup truck and a motorcycle May 12, 2016, in Springfield.   

Trial delayed for East Longmeadow motorist charged after double fatal motorcycle crash

The extension, granted by Judge Charles W. Groce III, comes more than two years after Thompson was charged with two counts of motor vehicle homicide after his pickup truck collided with a motorcycle on May 12, 2016, in Springfield.

People Involved: 
Julisa Diaz
Kyle Chapdelaine
Steven Thompson

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