MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. —
A two-car crash on Route 44 near Everett Street resulted in one fatality Saturday night, according to authorities.
The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m., prompting road closures in both directions for over three hours.
James Bragga, 51, of Middleborough, was treated at the scene but was pronounced dead shortly after the collision.
The driver of the second vehicle was transported via medical helicopter to a Boston hospital and has since been treated and released.
Local and Massachusetts State Police are investigating the cause of the crash.