3 Injured in Sandwich Head On Crash

Three people were seriously injured in a head on crash between a car and a pickup truck in Sandwich, MA.

According to the authorities, the Thursday night accident happened at the intersection of Route 130 and Grand Oak Road in Sandwich.

The three victims, two males and one female believed to be in their late teens to early twenties, were occupants of the car that struck the pickup truck head on.

The woman sustained serious injuries and was airlifted by medical helicopter to Boston Medical Center, while the driver and the male passenger were taken to Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital, also with serious injuries.

Police reported that the pickup truck involved in the two-vehicle accident was making a left turn onto Route 130 when it collided with the car.

The occupants of the truck were not injured in the collision, which remains under police investigation.

Left-Turn Accidents in Massachusetts

While the cause of this accident is yet to be determined, here are some recent data from the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding pickup truck accidents in the United States.

Out of the 441 fatal vehicle accidents that occurred in Massachusetts in 2009, there were 25 fatal accidents which involved vehicles attempting a left turn.

How a Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorney Can Help

If you have been a victim in a similar head-on crash in Massachusetts, you may have a legal right to file a personal injury claim against the negligent party. To find out about your legal options, contact the Boston car accident lawyers at the Kiley Law Group for a FREE Legal Evaluation of your accident case.

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