TAUNTON, Mass. (WPRI) — Four people were taken to the hospital Sunday night after a two-car crash in Taunton.
The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. on Route 44, in the area of Parker Terrace. Police said one of the vehicles was allegedly trying to pass another in a no-passing zone just prior to the crash.
One of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries, according to police, while the other three had less severe injuries.
Route 44 was shut down for a short time in both directions.