Executive Summary
- Jason Ortiz, 26, charged with motor vehicle homicide after fleeing Brockton Police.
- The crash in Stoughton killed an 84-year-old man and seriously injured a 78-year-old woman.
- Suspects attempted to flee on foot but were apprehended by Stoughton and Brockton officers.
A 26-year-old driver faces motor vehicle homicide charges following a police pursuit that ended in a fatal collision in Stoughton on Saturday morning, resulting in the death of an elderly man and serious injuries to a female passenger.
According to reports from WCVB-TV, the incident began when a pickup truck fled from Brockton Police, crossing town lines before crashing into a sedan near the intersection of Pleasant and Prospect streets. The driver of the truck, identified by authorities as Jason Ortiz, 26, allegedly fled the scene on foot along with a second male occupant immediately following the impact.
Brockton Police confirmed that the collision killed the sedan’s driver, an 84-year-old Stoughton man, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The vehicle’s passenger, a 78-year-old Stoughton woman, was transported to a local hospital with injuries described as serious. Officials have not yet released the names of the victims pending family notification.
Law enforcement officers from Stoughton apprehended one suspect shortly after the crash, while the second was captured with the assistance of a Brockton Police K9 unit named Hawk. Ortiz has been charged with motor vehicle homicide, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and personal injury, leaving the scene of property damage, and failing to stop for police.
Investigative Outlook
As the investigation proceeds, authorities are expected to reconstruct the crash sequence and review the pursuit protocols utilized during the multi-jurisdictional incident to ensure compliance with department safety standards. The inquiry will focus on finalizing the forensic evidence required for the prosecution of the filed charges. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
