20-year-old New Bedford woman dies following single-vehicle crash in Dartmouth

DARTMOUTH, Mass. — The Massachusetts State Police announced Friday morning that a 20-year-old woman died as a result of a single-vehicle crash on Route 195 westbound in Dartmouth.

Authorities told Boston 25 News the crash happened shortly after 2 a.m. Friday. Troopers and other emergency personnel found the victim ejected on the road near her 2009 Honda Civic, which had significant damage.

The woman, Cali McMullen, 20, of New Bedford, was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic. After further investigation, it was determined that McMullen lost control of her vehicle. The vehicle struck a guardrail before it came to rest in the median.

The MSP was assisted by Dartmouth Police, Fire, and EMS at the scene. All westbound lanes were closed while police investigated the crash but fully reopened at 5:15 a.m.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by Troop D of the Massachusetts State Police with assistance from the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, State Police Crime Scene Services Section, and State Police Detective Unit for Bristol County.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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