Fiery solo crash in NW Taunton claims Dighton teen

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TAUNTON, MA – A Dighton teen died Friday in a fiery solo crash along a major roadway in northeastern Bristol County, reports WPRI 12 News.

The accident happened shortly after 10 p.m. on Tremont Street between Westside Avenue and Locust Street on the northwest side of Taunton. This is approximately 38 miles south of Boston.

Police say that for unknown reasons, an 18-year-old driver lost control of her Toyota Tacoma, left the roadway, and struck a porch and several parked cars. The pickup truck then caught fire.

The driver of the pickup truck succumbed to her injuries at the scene. Authorities have not yet released the victim’s name to the public.

There’s no word regarding the driver’s condition at the time of the crash.

A full investigation is underway.

If you’re mourning a loved one lost in a Bristol County car accident, please accept our deepest condolences. As you grieve your family member, know that the Boston-area car accident attorneys at the Earley Law Group can help you pursue just recourse for your tragic loss. Call our team today at (617) 397-4242 or reach us online for a free consultation.

Author: Christopher Earley
Christopher Earley

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