Chatham Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Route 6

BREWSTER, MA — A tragic multi-vehicle accident on Route 6 in Brewster claimed the life of a Chatham man on Monday afternoon, according to Massachusetts State Police. The accident occurred around 3:15 p.m. near Exit 85, involving three vehicles and resulting in the death of 57-year-old Edward Footer.

Footer was driving a 2006 Toyota Tundra eastbound on Route 6 when the collision happened. State Police report that a 2020 Isuzu truck, driven by a 24-year-old man traveling in the opposite direction, veered into Footer’s lane. The Isuzu truck then struck Footer’s vehicle head-on. Additionally, the Isuzu truck collided with a 1997 GMC Safari driven by a 40-year-old man from Yarmouth.

Trooper Luis Blanco, a spokesperson for the State Police, confirmed that Footer sustained life-threatening injuries from the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. The severity of the crash has deeply impacted the community, highlighting the risks associated with high-speed multi-vehicle accidents.

The driver of the Isuzu truck, a resident of Yarmouth, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Fortunately, the driver of the GMC Safari emerged unscathed from the accident. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash, which remains undetermined at this time.

The incident underscores the need for caution and vigilance on the roads, especially on busy highways like Route 6. The community is left mourning the loss of Edward Footer, who was involved in a fatal accident under circumstances still being clarified by ongoing investigations.

State Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information that could assist in the investigation to come forward. As they continue to piece together the details of what led to this tragic event, they are focused on determining the factors that contributed to the collision and ensuring that appropriate measures are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The investigation into the accident is ongoing, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available. The thoughts and condolences of the community are with the family and friends of Edward Footer during this difficult time.