On Wednesday at approximately 12:18 a.m.,, the Police and Fire Departments responded to numerous 911 reports of a serious crash in the area of 834 Route 281.
Police Patrol Officers responded to the scene and found a dark blue 2001 BMW SE M5 severely damaged, on fire, and on its roof. A tree was split in half and a utility pole heavily damaged with live power lines and assorted debris spread over both travel lanes of the roadway
Officers secured the impact area, immediately extinguished the fire, and attempted to assist the lone occupant. Members of the Fire Department assisted in securing and controlling the variety of hazards and in addition, determined that the occupant of the vehicle was deceased.

Preliminary reports indicate that the BMW was travelling eastbound on Route 281 at a high rate of speed and left the roadway striking a utility pole and tree. Witnesses have reported that the vehicle had been travelling eastbound in the westbound lane just prior to the crash.
The Sheriffs Department Crime Scene Investigator arrived at the scene and assisted with photographing the scene and evidence collection.
Police Patrol Force Commander and the Patrol Sergeant assisted at the crash site and Police Crash Reconstruction Officers and Police Detectives are conducting an active follow up investigation.
Utility companies worked overnight to replace the utility pole and restore services. Route 281 was closed and traffic detoured from the time of the crash to 9:30 a.m.. Power has been restored and the roadways are clear.

Alcohol was an apparent factor in a dramatic crash early Sunday morning. The crash happened about 1:30 a.m. on Shore Heights Road. As seen in the photo, a utility pole was left dangling in the roadway. A Honda Accord sedan had extensive damage and ended up with its rear end up on a wall after striking the pole. A Honda Civic coupe's roof was caved in apparently from the downed pole. A parked car next to it had its rear window smashed out. The impact also pulled electrical wires off at least one building and damaged telephone company equipment as well. The Civic driver was arrested at the scene for operating under the influence of alcohol. The Accord driver was taken to the Hospital for evaluation. He is also being charged with drunken driving, operating to endanger and failing to stay in marked lanes. Police are investigating the crash, which shut down Shore Heights Road for several hours.

A teenager who was accused of being behind the wheel in a crash that killed a passenger has pleaded guilty to motor vehicle homicide. The 18-year-old admitted he was driving on the night of September 11th, 2009. Police tried to stop him for a marked lanes violation when he took off. By the time police were able to catch up to him the Chevy Lumina had crashed . The 18-year-old passenger was killed in the crash. A second passenger suffered only minor injuries. He also pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and failing to stop for police. He was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison with nearly a year already served. Once released he'll be on five years probation.

A single-vehicle crash sent one person to the Hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
The female driver and lone occupant of a Nissan Altima Sedan was traveling north on Wood Drive about 4:15 p.m., when she apparently lost control and crossed the center line crashing into a utility pole.
The driver was treated on the scene by Fire Rescue and transported by ambulance to the Hospital.
Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

Police are investigating a serious crash about 1 a.m. on Route 428 in front of the supermarket. A Buick sedan with a lone male driver was northbound on Route 428 when the vehicle apparently went out of control, crossed the center line and went off the road shearing off a fire hydrant, striking a utility pole and then rolling over on its roof.
Fire Rescue worked to stabilize the vehicle and extricate the driver of the extensively damaged sedan. He was then taken by ambulance directly to the helipad at the Hospital and MedFlighted to the medical center in Boston.
The crash knocked out power in the area and utility crews were called to replace the pole and restore service.