Daniel Pitts, 37, of South Easton, Died in Raynham Motorcycle Accident Involving Pickup Truck on Route 138 at King Philip Street
RAYNHAM, MASSACHUSETTS (August 27, 2026) – A 37-year-old cyclist identified as Daniel Pitts has tragically died in a Raynham car accident on Route 138 at King Philip Street.
Bristol County officials are saying that the incident occurred at 7:45 PM on Sunday. Daniel Pitts was operating a motorcycle when he was involved in a major collision with a pickup truck.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the crash to help the victim. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
Unfortunately, his condition did not improve at the hospital. Daniel Pitts was later pronounced deceased.
A full investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing at this time.
DiBella Law remains committed to improving public safety and increasing transparency through our Free Police Report program. If you’ve been involved in any type of accident that required a police response, we can help you get a copy of the police report created at no cost or obligation to you.
Liability for Raynham Car Accidents
Massachusetts law requires every driver to use reasonable caution and exercise due care to avoid hitting other road users. This necessitates that they keep a proper lookout and obey all traffic rules. Drivers must be particularly cautious when attempting to make any turn in the roadway. Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 89, Section 8, the driver of any vehicle, intending to turn left, must first yield the right of way to oncoming traffic that is close enough to pose a hazard. Courts will take into consideration numerous factors when evaluating who could be liable for any specific collision.
- Lookout: They will determine whether or not a driver maintained a proper lookout of all approaching vehicles.
- Speed: The speed of all vehicles involved is also very important. Even if a driver was traveling at the speed limit, this could be considered unsafe given the prevailing conditions.
- Accident History: Any specific intersection or stretch of road could have a history of accidents. This may reveal underlying roadway defects that could have played a role in the collision.
- Police Reports: Police reports are far from exhaustive. But they do contain an officer’s initial impression on how a collision occurred and who could be liable.
When a driver does not exercise due care and collides with another vehicle, that driver could be held legally responsible for any resulting injuries through a negligence claim. Consider, for example, Crowe v. Ward, 363 Mass. 85 (Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court 1973). In that case, a victim was riding north on Hyde Park Ave. when the defendant allegedly made a left turn into his path and struck the side of his motor scooter thereby causing him to be injured. Attorneys for the plaintiff argued that the defendant was negligent by crossing the path of the victim without sufficiently scanning for approaching traffic.
Why Motorcycle Crash Reconstruction Matters
Motorcyclists lack the protections afforded by enclosed vehicles and are more susceptible to being seriously injured or killed in the event of a collision. According to one report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists were 27 times more likely to die and five times more likely to be injured than people traveling in enclosed vehicles. Motorcyclists are also more likely to be overlooked due to their small size. Accident reconstruction can play an important role in helping determine how a collision occurred.
- Scene photographs can help determine if a driver attempted to brake before hitting another vehicle.
- The damage one vehicle sustained can help reveal the approximate speed of the vehicles involved.
- Cell phone and GPS data may also help establish the timing or location of the collision.
- Police reports and 911 recordings can preserve all of the observations that an officer or witness made as more time continues to pass.
No single piece of evidence can help reveal all of the unique factors that may have contributed to a collision. Rather, it is important to consider how all of the evidence fits together. Unfortunately, negligent drivers and their insurance providers are not likely to accept responsibility if they cause a major collision. They are more likely to blame the party or at least say that they were partially at fault. Any person injured due to negligent actions of a driver in Massachusetts should consider their legal options with a team experienced in accident reconstruction and negligence claims.
Investigating Massachusetts Pickup Truck Accidents
We at DiBella Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of Daniel Pitts. Any person that may have more information about what occurred should contact authorities. There needs to be a full investigation into what went wrong so that similar tragedies can be prevented. Several important questions have yet to be answered.
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