EASTON, Mass. — A 34-year-old Brockton man was killed Wednesday evening after the work van he was driving collided with a tractor-trailer on Turnpike Street, also known as Route 138, in Easton, Massachusetts.
The victim was identified by the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office as Danidelson Monteiro, 34, of Brockton. The crash happened at approximately 6:45 p.m. September 23, 2026, near 676 Turnpike Street, after emergency dispatchers received reports of a serious motor-vehicle collision involving a vehicle fire.
Work Van Caught Fire After Collision
When police and emergency crews arrived, they found a tractor-trailer with damage to its front end and a work-style van that was fully engulfed in flames.
Monteiro was the sole occupant of the van. Responding officers located him inside the vehicle, and he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities.
The tractor-trailer operator, who was also the vehicle’s sole occupant, survived and was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Investigation Underway
The circumstances that led to the collision remain under investigation. The Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office and Easton Police are investigating the crash.
Turnpike Street was closed from Foundry Street to the Raynham town line while investigators worked at the scene. Massachusetts State Police also assisted with traffic diversion.
Officials have not publicly announced whether citations or criminal charges are expected, and the precise sequence of events leading to the collision and subsequent van fire remains undetermined.
Key Details
| Detail | Confirmed Information |
|---|---|
| Victim | Danidelson Monteiro |
| Age | 34 |
| Residence | Brockton, Massachusetts |
| Date of crash | September 23, 2026 |
| Time | Approximately 6:45 p.m. |
| Location | 676 Turnpike Street, Easton |
| Road | Route 138 / Turnpike Street |
| Vehicles | Work van and tractor-trailer |
| Van occupant | Monteiro, sole occupant |
| Outcome | Monteiro pronounced dead at scene |
| Truck driver | Survived with minor injuries |
| Investigation | Easton Police and Massachusetts State Police |
| Road closure | Foundry Street to Raynham town line |
Accuracy note: Authorities have confirmed the fatal collision and Monteiro’s identity. The cause of the crash and the exact sequence leading to the vehicle fire have not been publicly established. Claims about specific forensic reconstruction, skid-mark measurements or ballistic-style evidence should not be presented as confirmed unless investigators release those details.