Pickup truck driver killed in head-on crash with utility truck in Dedham

A pickup truck driver was killed in a head-on crash involving an Eversource utility truck in Dedham, Massachusetts, late Friday night. The crash occurred at approximately 11:15 p.m. in the area of 961 Washington Street. Witnesses say one of the vehicles was on fire after the crash.

Sisters Lillian and Nia O'Jullape heard the crash and quickly ran outside. "Me and my friends, we were watching a movie, and we heard a huge bang," Nia said. "It was like scary." 

"We ran outside and we saw the two trucks crashed together," Lillian said. "There were small flames that started."

They said a police officer tried to get the person out of the car but could not because of the fire. 

"It was shocking, to be honest," Lillian said. "And the first police officer that came that tried to save them and they couldn't because of the flames."

The driver of the pickup truck, whose identity was not released, was pronounced dead at the scene. The road was shut down for hours as police investigated the crash.

"When the fire department came, they were saying it's going to blow and told us to get back inside, but fortunately it didn't. But I just feel bad for the person who passed away," Nia said. "It's such a scary experience and so unfortunate what happened."  

The crash remains under investigation by the Norfolk District Attorney's Office, Dedham Police and Massachusetts State Police.

In a statement, an Eversource spokesperson said, "Safety is always our top priority and our thoughts are with those involved in this accident. We are currently supporting the investigation by local public safety officials and do not have any additional information to provide at this time."