A tragic event unfolded on a Massachusetts highway last Friday night when a woman was killed in a crash that authorities believe may have involved street racing. According to NBC Boston, Massachusetts State Police were called to the scene of a three-vehicle accident on Route 3 around 10:30 p.m. There, they discovered a woman who had been ejected from a Jeep Grand Cherokee. She was rushed to a Boston hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The driver of the Jeep, 30-year-old Anthony Bradley of Plymouth, was also injured and subsequently transported to a Boston hospital. Witnesses reportedly told police that Bradley was to seemingly race another vehicle when he collided with a Mini Cooper. This impact resulted in his Jeep rolling over and striking another car. The vehicle Bradley is alleged to have been racing, a Dodge Challenger with expected front-end damage, fled the scene. Bradley now faces several charges in connection to the crash including motor vehicle homicide by reckless operation, negligent operation, a breakdown lane violation, and speeding, as disclosed by police.
Further details provided by WHDH reveal the woman was in her late 20s, though her identity has yet to be released. The investigation into the fatal incident is ongoing and is being handled by the Plymouth County State Police Detective Unit. The reports highlight a common and dangerous theme of illegal street racing leading to devastating consequences.
Bradley, who sustained serious injuries in the accident, will be arraigned at Plymouth District Court when he is medically able. The crash is a sobering reminder of the potential toll reckless driving can exact on human life and raises concerns over street racing's place in our communities. The Massachusetts State Police continue to search for the driver of the third car, the Dodge Challenger, and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
