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At approximately 11:10 a.m. yesterday, Troopers assigned to State Police-Bourne responded to reports of a single vehicle crash on Route 195 westbound in Mattapoisett. Mattapoisett and Marion Police, Fire, and EMS also responded to assist.
Upon their arrival they located a 2012 Honda Accord that, for reasons still under investigation, left the roadway and crashed into the median near the 32 mile marker, striking trees. The operator, a 33-year-old man from Pawtucket R.I., and his passenger also 33, from Pawtucket R.I. We’re transported to an area hospital where both were pronounced deceased. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The two left lanes of Route 195 westbound were closed for two hours to facilitate crash reconstruction and cleanup.
The exact cause and circumstances of the crash remain under investigation by Troop D of the Massachusetts State Police along with the Collision Analysis Reconstruction Section, and Crime Scene Services Section. No further information is available at this time.
