Deadly crash on Interstate 495

MIDDLEBORO (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - One person was killed and two others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash this morning in Middleboro, forcing both sides of the roadway closed.

The accident happened around 9:22 a.m. on the southbound side, near exit 5. SKYFOX was over the scene.

State police say a preliminary investigation indicates a pickup truck travelling northbound crossed the grass median and entered the southbound side of the highway, where it struck a sport-utility vehicle.

The driver of the pickup truck, a Massachusetts man, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The male driver of the SUV and his female passenger, both from Connecticut, suffered serious injuries.

One surviving victim was transported to an area hospital by medical helicopter. The other victim was transported by ambulance to an area hospital. Identifying information for all victims is being withheld pending proper family notifications.

The investigation into what caused the pickup truck to cross the median is ongoing.

The southbound side of Route 495 remains closed at this time to facilitate the ongoing crash investigation and vehicle removal. Southbound traffic is being diverted at Exit 5.