Devastation in Taunton as toddler loses life in horrific head-on collision

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Devastation in Taunton as toddler loses life in horrific head-on collision

The community is mourning the loss of the toddler following this tragic accident on Route 138.

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TAUNTON—Devastation struck as an almost 2-year-old girl tragically lost her life in a horrific head-on collision on Route 138 this past Saturday evening.

At approximately 7:10 PM, emergency services responded to frantic 911 calls reporting a serious crash near 400 Broadway. First responders arrived to find a chaotic scene involving a white Chevy van and a blue Toyota RAV4, both severely mangled from the impact.

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According to authorities, the Chevy van was found upright and facing the correct direction of travel in the northbound lane, while the blue SUV had crashed head-on into the van. The four adult men in the van emerged unscathed, but the aftermath was devastating for the other vehicle.

Overhead image of the collision that tragically claimed the life of a two-year old girl. (Credit: NBC10)
Overhead image of the collision that tragically claimed the life of a two-year old girl. (Credit: NBC10)

The 25-year-old mother driving the SUV was hospitalized alongside her two children. Sadly, her almost 2-year-old daughter was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at a local hospital. Meanwhile, the 5-year-old daughter was transported to an out-of-state trauma center, where she remains in stable condition. The mother was also reported to be in stable condition and was taken to Rhode Island Hospital.

Massachusetts State Police, along with the Bristol DA's office and Taunton Police, are actively investigating the incident to determine the circumstances that led to this tragic event. The community is now left to mourn the heartbreaking loss of a young life taken too soon in a moment of reckless driving.

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