SOUTHWICK – A motor vehicle accident occurred on Hillside Road on Saturday night.
A car accident occurred on Hillside Road in Southwick on Saturday night. (Photo from Southwick Police Department)
According to a release from the Southwick Police Department, an individual in a motor vehicle was heading north bound on Hillside Road and crossed over to the south bound lane and ended up crashing into two vehicles that were parked in front of 199 Hillside Rd. the vehicle then rolled over but came back to rest on its wheels.
Officers Mike Westcott and Garett Parker are investigating the accident and have so far determined that the cause of the crash was due to the operator driving at a high rate of speed along with the consumption of alcohol. The operator suffered minor injuries and was taken by Southwick Fire EMS to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
The operator’s vehicle, along with the two parked vehicles that were hit, all experienced major damage and were towed from the scene.
Southwick Police Chief Kevin Bishop was pleased with how both the police and fire departments handled the situation together.
“It’s great to see the teamwork between both of these agencies at times like this,” said Bishop.
The operator of the vehicle could face several charges, including speeding, operating to endanger, marked lanes violation, and Operating under the influence. The individual’s name is not being released at this time as the investigation is still ongoing.
