The driver of a vehicle in a crash in New Bedford, Massachusetts early Sunday has died, according to state police.
First responders located the car, a 2019 Kia Optima, crashed off of a ramp in New Bedford that had struck a metal post and a tree. Three bystanders on scene were attempting to help the victim, who was later transported to St. Luke's Hospital and pronounced dead.
Police believe the victim, identified Monday as 19-year-old Cameron Rodrigues of New Bedford, was ejected from the car he was driving, then hit by another vehicle.
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The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 508-993-2016.
