State Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Route 195 West in Rehoboth

Today, at approximately 8:15a.m, troopers assigned to the State Police barracks in North Dartmouth responded to a single vehicle crash on Route 195 west, in the vicinity of the Mason Street overpass in Rehoboth that resulted in one fatality.

Preliminary investigation by Trooper Timothy Hunt indicates the 2006 Honda sedan was traveling on Route 195 west in the left lane when it went out of control, veered onto the median, and hit two trees. The operator, 37-year old Gina M. Almeida of Fall River, MA was pronounced deceased at the scene. She was wearing her safety-belt at the time.

It is possible another vehicle may have been involved in this crash. The State Police are looking for information regarding this vehicle. Anyone with information which may assist in the investigation should call the North Dartmouth barracks at 508-993-8373.

The two left lanes were closed from 8:15 until 11:55 a.m. during the investigation and recovery of the vehicle.

This crash remains under investigation with the assistance of the State Police Detective Unit in Bristol County, State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and the State Police Crime Scene Services Section. Massachusetts Highway Department, Rehoboth Fire Department and Swansea Fire Department also assisted troopers at the scene.

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

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