MIDDLEBORO — An 18-year-old man from East Bridgewater was killed early Sunday April 6 in a single-vehicle crash on Marion Road in Middleboro.

The victim has been identified as Joseph Saccone.

At about 2:37 a.m., Middleboro Police and Fire received reports of a single-vehicle crash, Middleboro Police Chief Robert Ferreira and Middleboro Fire Chief Owen Thompson reported.

When first responders arrived, they located a vehicle that appeared to have crashed into a tree with the driver trapped inside. Hydraulic cutting tools were used to remove the driver from the vehicle, officials said.

He was transported to an area hospital, where was later pronounced dead. The identity of the victim was not immediately available.

 A passenger had been removed from the vehicle by bystanders before first responders arrived. The individual, who was not identified, was transported to an area hospital with what were believed to be serious injuries. 

 The cause of the crash remains under investigation by Middleboro Police and State Police Detectives assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office. 

 The Middleboro Police and Fire departments extend their condolences to the friends and family of the victim.