One person is dead following a head-on collision between a pickup truck and a utility truck late Friday night in Dedham, Massachusetts.
The crash occurred around 11:15 p.m. near 960 Washington Street, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office. The Dedham Police Department reported multiple 911 calls about the incident.
Emergency responders from Dedham and Westwood found the driver of the pickup truck with severe injuries. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene; their identity has not been released pending family notification.
Photos and video from the scene showed catastrophic damage to both vehicles. The fire department worked to extinguish flames engulfing the pickup truck.
Authorities have not confirmed the cause of the crash, and the investigation remains active. Dedham detectives are being assisted by the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, Crime Scene Services Section, and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section.
Washington Street remains closed as crews conduct the on-scene investigation. Authorities have indicated that speeding is a known issue in the area, but no further details about the event have been disclosed.