? What happened
Officials are seeking charges after a head-on crash that occurred Sunday night (January 11/12, 2026) on Plain Street in Marshfield, Massachusetts (Route 139). The collision happened around 9:09 p.m. when a vehicle crossed the center line and struck another car head-on.
? Involvement of an off-duty officer
- Police say the crash involved an off-duty Marshfield police officer, who was driving a Jeep that crossed the double-solid yellow lines and attempted to pass other vehicles before hitting a Honda Civic head-on.
- The Jeep driver (the off-duty officer) was able to get out of his vehicle on his own; the other driver was trapped and had to be extricated by emergency crews.
- Both drivers were taken to the hospital with serious injuries, and the officer has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation continues.
?⚖️ Pending charges
Marshfield police are seeking charges against the off-duty officer, including:
- Reckless operation of a motor vehicle
- Two counts of marked lanes violation
- Speed greater than reasonable and proper
Additional charges could follow as the investigation continues.
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