MANSFIELD — At approximately 9:47 a.m. this morning the Mansfield police and fire departments were dispatched to 108 Oakland Street following a report of a motor vehicle crash involving two pedestrians, a male and a female.
According to a statement from Mansfield’s Police Chief Ronald Sellon, the results of a preliminary investigation indicate that the driver of a white 2012 Honda Accord drove up onto the sidewalk and struck the pedestrians.
After evaluating both pedestrians at the scene, fire personnel determined that the male, who sustained a head injury, would be flown by Boston MedFlight to Rhode Island Hospital. The female was transported by a Mansfield Fire Department ambulance to Boston Medical Center – South, formerly known as Good Samaritan.
“The driver was evaluated by EMS but did not require further medical attention,” Chief Sellon said in the statement.
Mansfield Police Crash Reconstructionist Officer David Kinahan, who was also on scene, is leading the investigation into the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to call (508) 261-7300, ext. 61220, or email Officer Kinahan at dkinahan@mansfieldma.com.
No additional information has been released at the present time.
