Police seek public assistance in fatal Dartmouth crash

January 7, 2024 11:51 am

Christopher Boardman,

This is a photo of a Dartmouth police cruiser. (WLNE)

DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WLNE) — Dartmouth police are asking for public assistance in the investigation of a fatal crash that occurred Friday.

The accident happened on Gulf Road at the intersection of Smith Neck Road at around 10:30 p.m.

The vehicle was occupied by 18-year-old Jacob Pothier, who was pronounced deceased at a local hospital, and 44-year-old Kathleen Martins who sustained life-threatening injuries and is in guarded condition.

Police are seeking any witnesses to the vehicle, a white 2022 Honda Accord, operating in or around the town landing on the west side of the Padanaram Bridge.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Brian parent or Detective Kyle Costa.

They can be reached at 508-910-1790 and 508-910-1755, respectively.

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