Raynham woman killed in fiery hit-and-run crash in West Bridgewater
WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (WLNE) — Massachusetts State Police said Tuesday that a Raynham woman was killed in a fiery hit-and-run crash in West Bridgewater.
The crash happened at about 10:30 p.m. Monday on Route 24 north.
Police said a 2008 Toyota Scion TC was changing lanes, when it hit a 2015 Honda Accord. The Honda then crashed into a concrete barrier.
The driver of the Toyota fled the scene, said police.
Police said while the Honda was stopped in the left travel lane, a 2022 Ford Maverick pickup truck hit the back of the car, causing it to catch on fire.
The driver of the Honda, later identified as 46-year-old Erpharo Gilbert, died at the scene.
The driver of the Ford, only identified as a 23-year-old Brockton man, was not injured.
Police said they’re looking to identify the driver of the Toyota.