Overview
- The crash involved a pickup truck and an Eversource utility truck near 961 Washington Street in Dedham and produced a vehicle fire that closed the roadway for hours.
- The pickup driver was identified Monday as Michael Pitts, 59, of Taunton, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Eversource issued a statement saying the company is supporting the inquiry but investigators have not announced a cause or assigned blame.
- The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office is leading the probe with technical help from Massachusetts State Police collision and reconstruction units and is still collecting evidence.
- Local reporting has noted prior safety concerns on Washington Street, and the technical reconstruction work suggests the investigation may take weeks before officials release conclusions.