State Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Route 24 South in Avon

Today, at approximately 4:10 p.m. troopers assigned to the State Police Barracks in Milton responded to a two-vehicle crash on Route 24 South, prior to Exit # 19 in Avon that resulted in one fatality.

Preliminary investigation by Trooper Brad Kessel indicates 59 year-old Frederick R. Cournoyer of Raynham was operating a 2003 Saturn Ion on Route 24 South in the right lane when he lost control of his vehicle, crossed all three travel lanes and crashed into the median guardrail. After striking the guardrail, Cournoyer's Saturn crossed back into the right lane where it collided with a 2002 Ford pickup operated by 46 year-old Brian L. Kendrew of East Bridgewater. Cournoyer, who was not wearing his safety belt, was ejected from the vehicle as a result of the crash. Cournoyer was transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton with serious injuries, and was later pronounced deceased. Kendrew, who was wearing his safety belt, was not injured in the crash.

This crash remains under investigation with the assistance of the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and the State Police Crime Scene Services Section. The Avon Police Department, Avon Fire Department, Stoughton Police Department, Stoughton Fire Department and MassHighways assisted troopers at the scene.

During the crash investigation and vehicle removal, all travel lanes of Route 24 South were closed for approximately 1.5 hours. During this time, traffic was diverted around the crash into the breakdown lane.

State Police are asking that any witnesses to this crash contact the State Police Barracks in Milton at (617)-698-5840.

No further information is available at this time. Please do not call the barracks directly.

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