Woman killed in high-speed crash in Brockton
One witness described the driver of the black Acura as "flying" down the road.
A woman was killed in a high-speed crash in Brockton Tuesday afternoon, according to the Massachusetts State Police.
The crash happened at around 3:15 p.m. and resulted in a three-car pile-up, police said. A suspect is in custody.
Troopers on scene, 3-vehicle crash, Rt 123 at Pearl St., Brockton that resulted in a fatality. We have a suspect in custody. Crash occurred around 3:15 p.m. Facts and circumstances of this incident are currently under investigation. More info will released when appropriate.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) November 17, 2020
The crash happened at the intersection of Belmont Street — part of Route 123 — and Pearl Street, near the Easton town line.
Witnesses told the Enterprise and WCVB that the suspect behind the fatal crash ran a red light at the intersection. One witness described the driver of the black Acura as “flying” down the road.
“It was literally something you’d see out of a movie. It was scary. It happened within a blink of an eye,” the witness told the Enterprise.
https://twitter.com/PhotogMarc_ent/status/1328799287472435202
Serious 3 car accident at 1234 Belmont St, appears fatal. @NancyWCVB @RichlandOhNews pic.twitter.com/iBm1bAqVnS
— alyssa stone (@astonephoto) November 17, 2020
Witnesses said the suspect was trapped in his car after the crash, but tried to escape when police confronted him.
https://twitter.com/PhotogMarc_ent/status/1328808784525987845
A third vehicle was involved in the crash, but the driver was apparently unhurt, according to the Enterprise.
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