A violent car crash in Dorchester left two dead and another clinging to life in the early hours of Thursday. The rollover accident occurred on Morrissey Boulevard shortly after 3 AM, according to a post from the Massachusetts State Police. As the investigation progresses, Morrissey Boulevard remains closed to traffic.
We are investigating a
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) January 4, 2024
serious rollover crash on Morrissey Blvd.,Dorchester that occurred shortly after 3 AM. Two occupants of the vehicle suffered fatal injuries. A third has life-threatening injuries. A fourth has minor injuries. We will release more info when appropriate.
The collision involved a single vehicle that came to a disastrous stop, rolling over and resulting in the tragic demise of two passengers, while severely injuring a third. A fourth passenger escaped with minor injuries. The nature of the crash remains under investigation, and the names of those involved have not been released. "We are investigating a serious rollover crash on Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester that occurred shortly after 3 AM," State Police stated.
Following the incident, state troopers and emergency response teams converged on the site, where they found the car mangled from the impact. Authorities worked through the night to clear the scene and commence a full investigation into the accident's cause. They have yet to determine the factors that led to the deadly rollover, including whether speed or alcohol were at play.
The Massachusetts State Police have urged the public to seek alternate routes and have assured that more information will be made available when appropriate, "We will release more info when appropriate," their message concluded. Meanwhile, the local community has been left to grieve the sudden loss, and wait on the fate of the critically injured survivor.
