State Police Investigate Serious Crash on Route 24 North in Berkley
State Police Investigate Serious Crash on Route 24 North in Berkley
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Matthew Prisco indicates that 28 year-old Josh Gandenberger of Mansfield was operating a 1998 GMC Sonoma pickup on the Route 24 North in the Town of Middleborough when the rear end of his vehicle collided with the front end of a 2000 Nissan Altima operated by Camille Petrykiewic of Fall River. As a result of the collision, Gandenberger lost control of his vehicle, spun out, exited the roadway to the right and struck a tree on the driver's side. Gandenberger, who was not wearing his safety belt, was ejected from the vehicle as a result of the crash. Gandenberger was transported by medical helicopter to Rhode Island Hospital with serious injuries. Petrykiewic, who was wearing her safety belt, was not injured in the crash.
The Berkely Fire Department assisted troopers at the scene.
During the crash investigation and vehicle removal, the right travel lane of Route 24 North was closed for approximately 50 minutes. All lanes of Route 24 North were closed for approximately 10 minutes while the medical helicopter landed on the highway.
No further information is available at this time. Please do not contact the barracks directly.
###
Dial 911 on your Cell Phone for all Roadway Emergencies