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20-Year-Old Dies in Fiery Tesla Crash Off Route 138 in Easton

Prosecutors report no signs of foul play pending a full investigation.

Overview

  • Police received a 911 call shortly after 1 a.m. reporting a single-vehicle crash on Route 138 near the Raynham line in Easton.
  • First responders found a blue Tesla about 20 feet off the southbound lane in the woods with significant damage and an active fire.
  • Crews extinguished the blaze and discovered human remains in the rear seat, confirming the death of a 20-year-old man.
  • The Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner took custody of the remains for autopsy, and the victim’s name has not been released.
  • The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office said the crash does not appear suspicious and that the investigation is ongoing.