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Two Teens Killed, Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route 140 in New Bedford

Investigators say no other vehicles were involved as they work to determine the cause.

Overview

  • Police say the crash happened just before 2 a.m. near the 2.1 mile marker when a 2019 Honda Civic left the southbound roadway and came to rest in a wooded area.
  • Troopers found one of the four occupants dead at the scene, and three others were transported to a hospital where one was later pronounced dead.
  • A 17-year-old boy from West Yarmouth died at the scene and a 15-year-old girl died at the hospital, according to the district attorney.
  • The Civic had significant passenger-side damage and two occupants were ejected during the crash, officials said.
  • Massachusetts State Police and the Bristol County DA are investigating, authorities report no other cars were involved, Route 140 reopened shortly after 5 a.m., and any potential charges remain unclear.