Fairhaven Man Killed in Crash on New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge

NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — A Fairhaven man was killed in a motor vehicle crash Thursday night on the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge.

New Bedford Police received a 911 call at about 10:20 p.m. reporting a motor vehicle crash on the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge.

They arrived to find two vehicles in the eastbound lanes with significant damage.

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A GMC Sierra was located in the eastbound lane, facing west. A 62-year-old man was the driver and sole occupant.

A Tesla, operated by Mason Evich, 28, of Fairhaven was located in the eastbound lane, facing east.

Evich, the sole occupant of the Tesla, was extricated from his vehicle by mechanical means and pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the GMC Sierra suffered serious injury and was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment.

The investigation is ongoing and is being conducted by the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit of the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office along with New Bedford Police.