EASTHAM – Two people were evaluated after a traffic crash in Eastham shortly after 2:30 PM Wednesday. The collision happened on State Highway (Route 6) at Brackett Road. Traffic was diverted around the scene and back ups were reported in the area of the busy intersection. The cause of the crash is under investigation by Eastham Police.
Update: Eastham Police report that On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at approximately 2:40 PM, the Eastham Police and Fire Departments responded to the area of Route 6 and Brackett Road for a report of a motor vehicle crash. On arrival, first responders located a two-vehicle crash that also involved significant damage to the electrical box that controls the overhead traffic lights. Due to this damage, the traffic lights were completely off and not functional. The Eastham Fire Department transported two patients to Cape Cod Hospital with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries. Eastham Police Officers, including two summer community service officers, set up a traffic plan to control the intersection until the traffic light could be repaired.
Preliminary investigation shows that a Ford F350 was traveling South on Route 6 and had stopped to turn left onto Brackett Road. A red Audi A4 was travelling North on Route 6 and crossed over the center yellow line towards the F350. The operator of the F350 attempted to move further to the right to avoid the collision but was not able to do so. After the collision, the F350 spun sideways, striking the traffic signal control box. It is unknown at this time why the Audi crossed onto the opposite side of the road. The crash remains under investigation by the Eastham Police Department.
As of 5 PM, the traffic signal was still not functioning. MA DOT has been called and is enroute to the area. Eastham Police will remain on scene to assist with traffic control in the area until the signal is repaired. Please avoid this area if possible. Remember non-functioning traffic lights should be treated as a 4-way stop.
Photos by Eastham Police/CWN
