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Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments Respond to Pedestrian Crash

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For Immediate Release

Friday, Nov. 15, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments Respond to Pedestrian Crash

BRIDGEWATER — Police Chief Christopher Delmonte and Fire Chief Thomas Levy report that the Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments responded to a crash involving a pedestrian Friday afternoon.

At approximately 1 p.m., police and fire personnel responded to the area of 240 Plymouth St. for a report of a pedestrian crash.

Upon arrival, first responders located a 20-year-old East Bridgewater woman who had been struck by a Ford pickup truck.

The woman has serious, visible injuries and was treated at the scene by Bridgewater Fire paramedics. She was then transported by a Bridgewater Fire ambulance to Bridgewater State University, where she was picked up by a medical helicopter and flown to a Boston hospital. Her current condition is unknown at this time.

The driver of the pickup truck, a 71-year-old Bridgewater man, stopped following the crash and was cooperative with police.

The initial investigation indicates that the woman stepped off the curb and was struck by the truck.

The cause of the crash remains under active investigation by Bridgewater Police Officer Matt Lynch, with assistance from the Raynham Police Department Accident Reconstruction unit and Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information about the incident is asked to call the Bridgewater Police Department at 508-697-6118.

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Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments Respond to Crash After ATV Operator is Seriously Injured

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For Immediate Release

Monday, Oct. 14, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments Respond to Crash After ATV Operator is Seriously Injured

BRIDGEWATER — Police Chief Christopher Delmonte and Fire Chief Thomas Levy report that the Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments responded to a crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that seriously injured a man on Sunday, Oct. 13.

At approximately 6:17 p.m., the Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of an ATV rollover in the area of 195 Curve St. The initial on-scene investigation showed that the ATV was traveling in the area of an excavation site, hit a stone pile and rolled over. The operator, a 60-year-old male, appeared to have been thrown from the ATV.

Upon arrival, Bridgewater Fire paramedics and Bridgewater Police officers rendered aid to the ATV operator, who was transported to Flagg Street Field and flown by medical helicopter to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center with what are believed to be serious injuries.

The crash remains under investigation by Bridgewater Police.

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Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments Respond to Serious Crash Involving Motorcycle and Pickup Truck

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For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments Respond to Serious Crash Involving Motorcycle and Pickup Truck

BRIDGEWATER — Police Chief Christopher Delmonte and Fire Chief Thomas Levy report that the Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments responded to a serious crash Wednesday night involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck.

At approximately 9:30 p.m., the Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments responded to the intersection of Broad Street (Route 18) and High Street after receiving several 911 calls reporting a crash.

Upon arrival, Bridgewater Fire paramedics and Bridgewater Police officers rendered aid to the male operator of the motorcycle who is believed to have suffered serious, life-threatening injuries. The man was transported by a Bridgewater Fire ambulance to the parking lot of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 103 Center St., where he was picked up by a medical helicopter and transported to Boston Medical Center. His current condition is unknown at this time.

The male operator of the pickup truck was transported to Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton by a Bridgewater Fire Department ambulance with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

The cause of the crash is under active investigation by the Bridgewater Police Department.

The crash caused a temporary closure of the intersection while the scene was active. The intersection has since been cleared.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

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Bridgewater Fire Department to Host Open House on Oct. 6

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Bridgewater Fire Department
Chief Thomas Levy
22 School St.
Bridgewater, MA 02324

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Bridgewater Fire Department to Host Open House on Oct. 6

BRIDGEWATER — To celebrate Fire Prevention Week, Chief Thomas Levy is pleased to invite residents to the Bridgewater Fire Department’s 2019 Open House.

Fire Prevention Week is coming up on Oct. 6-12. This year’s theme, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” is aimed at educating everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

WHEN:

Sunday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE:

Bridgewater Fire Station 2, 774 Plymouth St., Bridgewater

WHAT:

The Bridgewater Fire Department’s 2019 open house will go on rain or shine and residents of all ages are invited to attend.

“This year’s open house will be one of our biggest and most fun events of the year,” Chief Levy said. “We look forward to showing off our department and equipment and hope to see a large turnout.”

There will be several activities for children and adults of all ages including fire extinguisher demonstrations at noon and a hydraulic extrication tool demonstration at 12:30 p.m.

Other activities going on throughout the day are:

  • Tower truck demonstrations
  • Explore the SAFE trailer
  • Meet Chief Levy
  • Sign up for Bridgewater Seniors First
  • Check out the fire gear
  • CPR, AED and Narcan demonstrations
  • Face Painting
  • Free Blood Pressure Checks
  • Free Refreshments

There will also be a drawing for Bridgewater kids to win a ride to school in a fire truck. To sign up for the contest, download the form below and fill out the information on the entrant form.

The last open house the department hosted was in 2016 and about 100 people attended.

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To download the event flyer click here

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