20-Year-Old Man Killed in Fiery Easton Tesla Crash

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Samuel Tremblett of South Easton.

EASTON (WBSM) — A 20-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early this morning in Easton.

According to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III, Easton Police and EMS responded to a 911 call at about 1:04 a.m. reporting a single-vehicle crash in the area of Route 138 in Easton, just over the Raynham-Easton town line.

Tesla Found in Flames 20 Feet Off Roadway

First responders arrived to find a blue Tesla with significant damage in a wooded area about 20 feet from the southbound lane. The Tesla was on fire, and Quinn said human remains were found in the rear seat of the vehicle. First responders put out the fire, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner took custody of the victim’s remains to perform an autopsy.

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Victim’s Identity Pending Family Notification

Quinn said the crash does not appear suspicious. The victim’s identity was not released, as the D.A.’s Office is still attempting to notify next of kin.

Investigation Continues by State and Local Police

The crash remains under investigation by Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the D.A.’s Office and Easton Police.