79-Year-Old Michelle Freestone Killed in Crash Involving Police Vehicle in Marshfield

Accident – Death – Obituary News : MARSHFIELD, Mass. — Tragedy struck Marshfield on Monday morning as a woman lost her life in a collision involving a large police vehicle. The incident took place on Plain Street, near Flaggler and Old Plain streets, at approximately 11 a.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered a wrecked Subaru Forester in the middle of the road, with a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle parked to the side of the crash, according to the Plymouth District Attorney’s Office.

The victim has been identified as 79-year-old Michelle Freestone, a resident of Marshfield. Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene. The Marshfield police officer driving the department-owned vehicle, however, did not sustain any injuries in the accident.

According to a statement from the District Attorney’s Office, preliminary investigations suggest that the driver of the red Subaru Forester made a left turn in front of the tan motor vehicle, resulting in a collision between the two vehicles. It is important to note that the police vehicle was not responding to an emergency call at the time of the crash.

The presence of a military-grade MRAP at the scene caught the attention of onlookers. State police detectives were seen photographing the vehicle, which is specifically designed to protect soldiers from roadside improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The MRAP displayed spray-painted markings on the pavement under its tires, with “USMC” clearly visible in black lettering on the vehicle’s door.

The investigation into the crash is being led by troopers assigned to the District Attorney’s Office. At this stage, no further details regarding the incident have been released.

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