New Bedford man dies after crash on New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge, officials say
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Officials said the Mazda sustained 'catastrophic damage to the front end,' while the Chevy had 'moderate front-end damage.'
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The crash is under investigation, but charges are not anticipated at this time, prosecutors said.
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Hamilton Spectator
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