Police investigating deadly rollover in Plympton

PLYMPTON, Mass. — A man has died following a rollover crash in Plympton Tuesday afternoon.

Officers responding to the area of Palmer Road around 2:07 p.m. for a motor vehicle collision found a truck flipped on its roof and a sedan that sustained serious damage, according to Plympton Police.

The driver of the truck, identified as a Plympton resident, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is not being released.

The driver of the sedan, a man who is not from the town, was transported to BID-Plymouth Hospital with injuries not considered to be life-threatening.

Both men were the sole occupants in their respective vehicles, according to officials.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of the resident who succumbed to their injuries,” Chief Matthew Ahl said in a statement. “The family has been notified and we ask the public to please respect that we will not be releasing further information on the deceased at this time. This is a time where our community must come together and our department is committed to offering support to all impacted by today’s tragedy.”

Palmer Road was closed for multiple hours but reopened around 6 p.m.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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

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