Kevin Dos Santos Lopes and Amilton De Pina Semedo die in fatal Dartmouth car crash
Fatal Dartmouth car crash death of Kevin Dos Santos Lopes and Amilton De Pina Semedo
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn has officially identified the two young men killed in a serious traffic incident on Route 195 west near the Ree Road exit. The victims are nineteen-year-old Kevin Dos Santos Lopes from New Bedford and eighteen-year-old Amilton De Pina Semedo from Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
The Massachusetts State Police and Bristol County District Attorney’s Office investigators are examining this single vehicle accident. Assistant District Attorney Thomas Quinn’s office confirmed today that this particular crash does not appear to be under suspicion. The official statement from the District Attorney’s office released earlier today clearly stated this fact.
Further details regarding the investigation have been kept limited by authorities pending their ongoing inquiry. Both victims were pronounced deceased at the scene after the collision occurred yesterday. The identities of the deceased have now been officially released following the completion of necessary identification procedures.
The investigation continues as state officials work to determine the exact sequence of events leading up to the collision. No preliminary findings have been made public regarding potential traffic violations or mechanical failures that might have contributed to the fatality. The accident resulted in two fatalities and remains under active examination by both state and local law enforcement agencies.
Kevin Dos Santos Lopes, originally from New Bedford, leaves behind family and friends who are now mourning his unexpected passing. Similarly, Amilton De Pina Semedo of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, will be deeply missed by his loved ones. The sudden nature of this loss has sent shockwaves through both communities, prompting expressions of sympathy and concern.
The Massachusetts State Police continue their examination of the crash site and vehicles involved in the incident. Investigators are gathering information from witnesses and reviewing any available dashboard camera footage to reconstruct the events surrounding the collision. This comprehensive review is essential for understanding exactly what happened and whether any safety issues could be identified.
Friends and family members have expressed their grief through various community channels, sharing memories and offering condolences to those affected by this tragic event. Several online memorials have appeared in response to the news, showing the community’s concern for the young lives lost.
Local authorities have not indicated any timeline for the completion of their investigation. The focus remains on gathering all available evidence before any conclusions can be drawn about the circumstances of the accident. The priority is ensuring that all facts are thoroughly examined while providing support to the grieving families.
