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20-Year-Old Dies in Tesla Fire After Single-Vehicle Crash in Easton

Investigators report no suspicion of foul play, with an autopsy pending.

Overview

  • First responders were called just after 1 a.m. to Route 138 in Easton just past the Raynham town line.
  • A significantly damaged Tesla was found about 20 feet off the southbound lane in a wooded area and was actively burning.
  • Human remains discovered in the rear seat were later identified as the 20-year-old victim.
  • The Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner took custody of the remains for autopsy, and the victim's name has not been released.
  • Easton Police, Massachusetts State Police and the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office are leading the ongoing investigation.