Lakeville Police investigating multi-car accident that claims life of 75-year-old

“Chief Matthew Perkins reports that the Lakeville Police Department is investigating a serious motor vehicle crash on Main Street.

On Friday, Jan. 19, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Lakeville Police were called to Main Street in the area of Elliot Farm for a report of a crash. Ambulance 3 and Engine 1 responded to the scene, with Car 1 and Car 2 responding from their residences. A recall was transmitted for supplemental staffing, eventually bringing Ambulance 2, Squads 3, and Squad 4 to the scene.

First-arriving firefighters found 4 vehicles involved in the collision. Multiple patients required treatment and hydraulic tools (jaws of life) were needed to remove victims from one vehicle.

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Firefighters initiated care for 5 patients, with the support of recalled firefighters and good Samaritans. An off-duty Middleborough firefighter and a paramedic from Urgent Care assisted with patient care. A mutual aid ambulance also responded from Middleborough Fire Department to the scene.

An adult female was transported to Saint Luke’s Hospital (level II trauma center) in Ambulance 3 with injuries that were believed to be serious. Supplemental staffing was committed to that patient transport.

An adult female was transported to Saint Luke’s Hospital with injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening. An adult male was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital (Level III trauma center) with injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening by Coastal Ambulance (Middleborough). An adult male was evaluated for very minor injuries; he refused transport by ambulance to the hospital.

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Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz reported that a 75-year-old man died from his injuries. The 75-year-old, who has not been identified, was first transported for his serious injuries before he was pronounced deceased.

Main Street was closed in the area for about 90 minutes while the investigation was conducted.

Chief Michael O’Brien would like to extend his condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. The Chief is grateful for the mutual aid support received from our partners from Middleborough and Freetown. The Department appreciates the support of the off-duty individuals who jumped into action.

Chief O’Brien is proud of the response of his firefighters and wishes to commend their continued dedication to the community.

Lakeville Police are investigating the crash with assistance from the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section.”-Lakeville Police Department.