May 8th 2024.
According to State Police, a tragic accident occurred on Sunday in western Massachusetts, where a bear is believed to have played a role in the death of a man involved in a car crash. The victim, 31-year-old Daniel Ducharme from South Hadley, was driving on Route 91 south in Hatfield when the accident took place. Based on their investigation, it is likely that the crash itself caused his death. Police have reason to believe that the bear may have played a role in moving the victim's body from his car.
The incident was first reported by another driver who noticed a car in the woods off the side of the road around 11am on Sunday. When troopers arrived at the scene, they found a heavily damaged 2016 Honda Civic among the trees. However, upon further examination, they discovered that the victim's body was outside of the car and a bear was seen in the nearby woods. It appears that the bear may have made contact with the victim's body at some point.
The bear quickly left the area while troopers were still on the scene, and the cause of the crash is still under investigation. At the time of the accident, Ducharme was the only person in the car. Police believe that he lost control of his vehicle, hit the guardrail multiple times, and ultimately went off the right side of the road. He then went down an embankment and collided with several trees.
Hatfield is known to be a part of the established range for black bears in Massachusetts, and there are estimated to be over 4500 bears in the state. As wildlife officials have previously warned, bears are currently coming out of hibernation and are actively searching for food. In March, they reminded residents to be cautious and aware of their surroundings.
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