Bourne Police/CWN
David Curran/Satellite News Service/CWN
BOURNE – A major crash was reported on the Scenic Highway (Route 6) about 12:15 PM Wednesday. One car reportedly caught fire at the scene near the Seafood Shanty. Firefighters had to extricate a victim from the wreckage. One person reportedly suffered critical injuries. Scenic Highway was closed in both directions and motorists should use Sandwich Road to travel along the canal. The delays were likely to last for some time as crash reconstruction is conducted.
Update 2:30 PM: Adding to delays, a disabled vehicle was reported on the Bourne Bridge leaving only lane open in both directions.
Update from Bourne Police at 4:30 PM: At approximately 1:18 PM, the Bourne Police Department began receiving 9-1-1 calls for a three-car motor vehicle crash on the Scenic Highway between Edgehill Road and Harring Pond Road. Further reports indicated there were serious injuries, people entrapped in a vehicle was on fire. Bourne Fire Department was first on scene, extinguished the fire and immediately began life-saving care. Bourne Police Officers arrived shortly after and assisted in providing care and getting all involved parties transported to local area hospitals.
The involved vehicles all sustained heavy damage. The vehicles involved were a 2022 Red Hyundai Kona operated by a 23-year-old male from Carver, a 2010 Blue Audi Q5 operated by a 46-year-old male from Lowell, and a 2025 green BMW X1 operated by a 53-year-old male from Truro. The male operator of the Hyundai Kona sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. Scenic Highway remains closed as the crash is investigated by the Cape and Islands Regional Law Enforcement Council Crash Reconstruction Team and the Bourne Police Department.
Update 4:45 PM: One lane of travel has reopened in each direction.
Update 10/09 from Bourne Police: We have the unfortunate news of relaying, the operator of the Hynudai, Paul A. Navarro, 23, of Carver, MA, succumbbed to his injuries and passed away. Our prayers are with the family and friends of Mr. Navarro.
