COHASSET, MASS. (WHDH) - Police are investigating a fiery single-vehicle crash in Cohasset on Saturday that left a woman hospitalized with serious, life-threatening injuries, officials said.
Officers responding to a reported crash at the intersection of Hull Street and Jerusalem Road around 4:20 p.m. found a 2008 Mercedes burning with the driver trapped inside, according to Cohasset police.
Witnesses said the Mercedes crashed into a stone wall and burst into flames.
The 65-year-old driver was removed from the car by witnesses and neighbors and was taken to a Boston hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.
A preliminary investigation suggests speed and alcohol use were likely contributing factors.
No additional information was immediately available.
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