"One person was killed and another was hospitalized after a crash in Stoughton that occurred during a police pursuit Saturday. At about 10:40 a.m., Brockton police attempted to stop a pickup truck driven by Jason Ortiz, 26, of Brockton, according to the Norfolk District Attorney's Office. Ortiz led police in pursuit into Stoughton, where his vehicle hit a sedan."
"The sedan's driver, an 84-year-old man, and a passenger, a 78-year-old woman, both Stoughton residents, were injured and transported from the scene, the DA's office said in a statement. The man was pronounced dead, and the woman was hospitalized. Ortiz fled the scene on foot after the crash but was caught following a search by Stoughton, Brockton, and Massachusetts State Police, according to the DA's office."
At about 10:40 a.m., Brockton police attempted to stop a pickup truck driven by Jason Ortiz, 26, of Brockton. Ortiz led police in a pursuit into Stoughton, where his vehicle collided with a sedan. The sedan's driver, an 84-year-old man, was pronounced dead and a 78-year-old female passenger was hospitalized. Ortiz fled on foot but was apprehended after a search by Stoughton, Brockton, and Massachusetts State Police. Ortiz faces charges including motor vehicle homicide, multiple counts of leaving the scene, and failing to stop for police. He is scheduled for arraignment Monday in Stoughton District Court and investigations continue.
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