Raynham Crash Injures Two After Driver Fleeing Traffic Stop
Raynham, MA — Two people were injured Tuesday afternoon when a driver fleeing a traffic stop crashed into two other vehicles on Route 24.
Massachusetts State Police reported that around 5 p.m., a Mercedes was observed driving erratically southbound on Route 24 near Mile Marker 20. A trooper initiated a traffic stop, but the driver evaded arrest by accelerating into the breakdown lane. Due to heavy traffic, the trooper did not pursue.
The incident culminated in a collision near the intersection with Route 44 in Raynham, involving the Mercedes and two additional vehicles. Authorities indicated that the driver attempted to escape into nearby woods before being apprehended.
Both the fleeing driver and another injured individual were transported to local hospitals. The nature and severity of their injuries have not been disclosed.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with no further details available at this time.