Serious Crash on Turnpike Street in Easton Leaves One Dead
EASTON, Mass. — A fatal collision occurred on Turnpike Street, also known as Route 138, near the Raynham town line on Wednesday evening. The crash took place around 6:45 p.m. when a work van collided with a tractor-trailer.
Easton police and EMS responded to the scene after receiving 911 calls reporting the accident and a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, responders found the van fully engulfed in flames and the tractor-trailer with significant front-end damage.
The driver of the van was the sole occupant and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet released the individual's identity. The tractor-trailer driver, who was also alone in the vehicle, suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The collision was described by Easton police as a head-on crash. The Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit, working in conjunction with the Bristol County District Attorney's Office, is involved in the investigation.