Tragedy struck Taunton early yesterday morning when a 24-year-old woman, Mallory Humphreys, lost her life in a car crash involving a tractor-trailer on Route 44. As reported by MassLive, the collision occurred near 608 Winthrop St. when an eastbound Infiniti, with Humphreys as a passenger, struck the rear of the tractor-trailer.
The driver of the Infiniti, a 27-year-old man from Fall River, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment. The incident occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m. and sadly claimed another life on the road. The unidentified driver was behind the wheel of the Infiniti when the accident happened. NBC Boston also confirms that the 39-year-old Brockton man driving the tractor-trailer was unharmed in the crash.
Local and state authorities, including the Massachusetts State Police detectives and the Bristol County District Attorney’s office, are actively investigating to determine the causality of the crash. According to Boston 25 News, the district attorney’s office marked the time of the incident at 1:24 a.m., noting that Humphreys was declared deceased at the scene.
The exact cause of the crash is still unclear, with ongoing speculation. For the families affected, the loss is deeply personal and immediate. The investigation will eventually provide answers, detailing how the crash happened. Meanwhile, the community is coping with the sadness and waiting for updates from local and state officials.
