Massachusetts State Police, local personnel respond to Cape Cod crash that kills one teen, injuries two others

Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert Galibois today announced that on Friday, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Massachusetts State Police Bourne barracks received multiple calls regarding a single vehicle crash, which occurred on Route 28 North, at mile marker 55.6, in the Town of Falmouth. 

Upon arrival of first responders and the State Police, a vehicle was observed off the roadway, down an embankment, with catastrophic damage. One occupant of the vehicle, a teen, was located underneath the vehicle and was determined to be no longer viable for resuscitation, by members of the Falmouth Fire Department. Two other injured occupants of the vehicle were located outside of the vehicle. One individual was med-flighted to a trauma center and a second individual was ultimately transferred to a Boston area hospital. 

Members of the State Police Detective Unit, assigned to the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s office, MA State Police, Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis Reconstruction Section, and the Massachusetts State Police Crime Scene Section, Falmouth Police & Fire Departments, and other assisting agencies were on scene and will continue conducting the investigation. 

District Attorney Galibois stated that his thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the individuals involved during this incredibly difficult time. 

This investigation is on-going.