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Fairhaven Police investigating fatal one-car crash

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FAIRHAVEN, Mass. — Police in Fairhaven are investigating a fatal single-car crash that happened on Wednesday evening.

At around 5:15 p.m., officers responded to the area of 475 Bridge Street after receiving 911 calls regarding the crash.

The car involved in the crash, a 2008 Ford F-150, veered off the road and struck a tree before becoming engulfed in flames.

The driver and sole occupant, 31-year-old Shane Pacheco, of North Dartmouth, was pronounced deceased on scene.

Authorities continue to investigate this incident.

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