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Elderly Driver Dies After Crashing into Docked Ferry
16 Jul
Summary
- A 91-year-old woman died after her minivan crashed into a docked ferry.
- The incident occurred at the Steamship Authority's Vineyard Haven terminal.
- First responders used hydraulic tools to extract the driver from the vehicle.
A 91-year-old driver tragically lost her life following a single-vehicle incident at the Steamship Authority's Vineyard Haven terminal on July 8th. The elderly woman was operating a white minivan which reportedly accelerated onto the vehicle deck of the M/V Island Home ferry prior to boarding.
The minivan traversed the empty deck and collided with the vessel's stern loading doors. First responders arrived promptly and utilized hydraulic rescue tools to free the driver from the damaged vehicle. She was initially transported to Martha's Vineyard Hospital with severe injuries.
Further treatment was provided at a Boston-area hospital, but officials confirmed her death on July 15th. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. No other individuals were injured, though the incident led to ferry cancellations and delays.
