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41-year-old New Bedford man killed in New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge crash
NEW BEDFORD – A 41-year-old New Bedford man was killed in a two-car motor-vehicle crash on New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge.
At approximately 11 a.m. July 2, New Bedford Police and EMS received a 911 call regarding a serious motor vehicle crash on the bridge, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office.
Upon arrival, police located a 2015 Chevy Silverado which was occupied by a 26-year-old man who was transported by EMS for minor injuries.
The Silverado had a moderate amount of damage to the front end and came to a rest in the right lane of travel facing eastbound.
The second vehicle involved was determined to be a 2001 Mazda Miata which was observed to have catastrophic damage to the front of end of the vehicle.
The Miata was located on the eastbound side of the highway facing west as it lost control while crossing the bridge and struck the Silverado.
The Miata's driver was identified as 41-year-old Gregory Crook McGuire of New Bedford. Crook McGuire was transported to St. Luke's Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
The crash closed the bridge for several hours.
Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office also responded to the scene. This matter is under investigation although charges are not anticipated at this time.
This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Charges not anticipated in fatal New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge crash
