One dead after head-on crash involving Eversource truck in Dedham

DEDHAM, Mass. — One person is dead after a head-on crash involving an Eversource utility truck in Dedham Friday night.

According to police, around 11:14 p.m., officers responded to a call for a crash involving a utility truck and a pickup truck in the area of 961 Washington Street. One of the vehicles in the head-on crash was reported to be on fire.

The driver of the pickup truck, whose identity is not being released pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced deceased on scene.

The crash is being investigated by the Norfolk County District Attorney. The Massachusetts State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section has also been contacted.

“Safety is always our top priority, and our thoughts are with those involved in this accident. We are currently supporting the investigation by local public safety officials and do not have any additional information to provide at this time,” an Eversource spokesperson said in a statement.

Lillian Ojuolape lives near where the crash happened and was home with her family at the time. She said the impact was so powerful, it shook her entire house.

“Around 11:15, we all heard a massive bang,” said Ojuolape. “Our house shook, we thought it was one of us or something but then we ran outside and we saw the two trucks crashed together and there were small flames that started.”

Ojuolape said police officers tried to remove the driver from one of the vehicles but were not successful due to the flames.

“With the first police officer that came and tried to save them and couldn’t because of the flames, I was like this is actually crazy,” continued Ojuolape. “I think this is one of the worst accidents we’ve had on this street.”

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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