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12/20/2006 Archived Entry: "Enrique Palu Killed in Car Crash"
From The WORCESTER TELEGRAM & GAZETTE
By Mike Elfland
WORCESTER— Enrique Palau, one of the city’s top boxers, and a young woman were killed in a car crash on Grafton Street early today, police said.
Mr. Palau, 27, was at the wheel of a 2004 Honda Civic that apparently went through a stop sign at the end of Dorchester Street and crossed Grafton Street before slamming into a wall, according to police Sgt. John J. Fallavollita.
The crash occurred about 2:30 this morning.
Mr. Palau and his passenger, Amanda H. Snaras, 25, were rushed to UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, police said. Both were pronounced dead shortly after 2:30 a.m., police said.
Police are continuing their investigation into the crash. Mr. Palau was headed east on Dorchester Street and failed to heed a stop sign at the intersection of Grafton Street, according to police. The Honda continued across Grafton Street and slammed into a stone wall near 420 Grafton St., police said.
No other cars were involved in the accident.
Mr. Palau, who lived at 47 Eastern Ave., was a big player in Worcester’s boxing circles. The junior middleweight was unbeaten, having last won on Friday – capturing a six-round decision in a match at The Castle in Boston. His promoter was city businessman Steve Tankanow and his trainer is former Worcester middleweight Sean Fitzgerald.
Replies: 3 Comments on this article
EL PALLO I LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL ALWAY'S HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART.
ENRIGUE "EL PALLO" PALLO 7-0-5KO'S
Posted by irishexpress@charter.net">Sean Fitzgerald @ 12/22/2006 03:36 PM EST
Enrique was a amazing person and a great friend.He was a exceptional boxer and terrific father.A friend to all who knew him,he will be greatly missed and NEVER FORGOTTEN.
Posted by Heather @ 12/21/2006 02:11 PM EST
Enrique fought on my last two fight cards. As the promoter, I'm devasted by this double tragedy.I got to know him as a young man with unlimited potential,not only in the ring but as a man and father. Words cannot express my deep saddness at his passing> I was expecting to see him fight for me in either February or March. Hank Tuohy 617-842-8661
Posted by Hank@tuohysports.com">Hank Tuohy @ 12/20/2006 05:02 PM EST
