Salem, MA — Local authorities are currently investigating a deadly freak accident that has occurred in Salem, Massachusetts, Your Content is learning.
Shortly after 6 p.m. on August 27, law enforcement responded to 18 Puritan Road. Salem Police have confirmed based on initial details that the crash led to the death of a 20-year-old man.
Initial information describes a harrowing situation where the young male driver was in traumatic arrest, with CPR efforts being administered at the scene. Despite initial plans to use Boston Medflight for emergency transport, the decision was later rescinded.
Preliminary reports also indicated that the male party was impaled by a fence into his neck as a result of the collision. The intended landing zone for Boston Medflight was initially set for Salem Hospital with a 15-minute estimated time of arrival.
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