TAUNTON — Chief Edward J. Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle crash involving two cars that occurred Saturday afternoon.
At approximately 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, officers responded to the area of Whittenton Street and 4th Avenue for a report of a crash.
Upon arrival, officers located a 2018 white Toyota Camry and a 2012 black Kia Forte involved in the crash. The operator of the Camry, a 46-year-old female from Berkley, and her passenger, a 40-year-old female from Taunton, were injured.
The driver and passenger of the Camry were transported to separate local hospitals. The passenger was treated and released, while the driver remains hospitalized.
The occupants of the black Kia Forte, including the driver, fled the scene before police arrived.
The Taunton Police Patrol Division is investigating the crash, with assistance from the Taunton Police Crash Reconstruction Unit, the Taunton Police Detective Division, and the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit.
Police are asking anyone with information regarding the crash to contact Taunton Police Detectives at 508-821-1475.
No further information is available at this time.