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SANDWICH – Multiple injuries were reported after a traffic crash in Sandwich. The collision happened around 4:45 PM Thursday on Route 130 at Artisan Way. A level 1 (lowest) Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) was declared to bring four ambulances to the scene.
Sandwich Police report that they are investigating a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 130 and Artisan Way in Forestdale. The road will be closed until the investigation can be completed. Please seek alternate routes.
From Sandwich Police: Sandwich Police responded to the intersection of Route 130 and Artisan Way for a report of a three car motor vehicle crash with airbag deployment and reported injuries. At approximately 4:47 PM Thursday afternoon, Sandwich Police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, police found three vehicles with significant damage. The occupants of the vehicle, totaling 6 individuals, were evaluated for injuries by the Sandwich Fire Department.
Route 130 was briefly shut down while the accident was investigated. The investigation revealed that the crash started when the operator of a Jeep Patriot was stopped at the intersection of Artisan Way waiting to turn left. The Jeep Patriot was struck from behind by a Jeep Grand Cherokee being operated by a 32-year-old male from Belchertown, MA. The force of that crash pushed the Jeep Patriot into the northbound lane of Route 130. The Jeep Patriot then collided with a Chevrolet Silverado heading north.
Further investigation revealed the operator of the Jeep Grand Cherokee to be intoxicated. All occupants were transported to Cape Cod Hospitals. The operator of the Jeep Grand Cherokee was issued a citation for Operating Under the Influence, Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Unregistered Motor Vehicle.
The crash remains under investigation by the Sandwich Police Department. The Sandwich Police Department were assisted in the investigation by the Barnstable County Sheriffs Department.
