MILTON, Mass. — A car was split in two after crashing into a utility pole on Route 138 in Milton early Wednesday morning, killing the driver.
Police responded to the crash just before 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. A sedan drove off the road and hit two utility poles, causing the car to split in two.
Officials say the 39-year-old driver, who was the only person in the car, was ejected from the car and did not survive the crash. His name has not been released.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Blue Hill Ave in Milton is closed from Brush Hill Rd to Canton Ave for a serious car crash. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/UtURehjjJt
— Kelly Sullivan (@ksullivannews) April 7, 2021
Here is a close up view of the crash from my photographer’s camera. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/3aZNRAoAGv
— Kelly Sullivan (@ksullivannews) April 7, 2021
The utility poles were also knocked over.
Police blocked off Blue Hill Ave from Brush Hill Road to Canton Ave to investigate the cause of the crash.
The road remains blocked off as utility crews work to repair the poles.
Officials tell Boston 25 News they believe speed was a factor.
The car was just towed away in two pieces from Blue Hill Ave in Milton. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/ftJfDuvSKz
— Kelly Sullivan (@ksullivannews) April 7, 2021
Blue Hill Ave in Milton is still blocked off. Two utility poles need to be fixed before the road can be reopened. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/CcMuMPKYPR
— Kelly Sullivan (@ksullivannews) April 7, 2021
The crash is under investigation.
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