Driver injured in solo car accident in Sturbridge

In Sturbridge, Massachusetts, a driver has been hospitalized following a crash that took place on Thursday afternoon. According to the Sturbridge Police Department, the incident occurred at 530 Main Street around 2:44 p.m. Emergency crews, including personnel from the Sturbridge Police Department, the Sturbridge Fire Department, and the Massachusetts State Police, quickly responded to the scene of the single-vehicle crash involving a utility pole. A passerby, identified as a compassionate nurse, rendered aid to the driver trapped in the vehicle before they were rescued. The driver was subsequently transported to Harrington Memorial Hospital by ambulance and later airlifted by UMass LifeFlight for additional medical care. The Sturbridge Police Department commended the nurse for their altruistic assistance during the emergency. An investigation into the incident is currently being conducted by the Sturbridge Police Department in collaboration with the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (CEMLEC) Accident Reconstruction Team. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact Officer Marderosian of the Sturbridge Police Department. The information provided in this report was curated by journalists from WWLP, with the use of artificial intelligence tools for formatting, and was reviewed and verified by WWLP staff prior to publication.