Police Urge Caution After Crash Amid Cape Cod Holiday Population Spike

EASTHAM, MA — A Friday rollover crash in Eastham sent two people to the hospital and prompted local police to ask residents and visitors alike to use additional caution during the run-up to July 4.

On Friday at approximately 12:40 p.m., the Eastham Police and Fire Departments responded to a roll-over crash at the intersection of Route 6 and Massasoit Road. No serious injuries were reported, however, two of the four vehicle occupants were transported to Cape Cod Hospital for precautionary reasons, police said.

The cause of this crash was determined to be a vehicle turning left off of Route 6, across two lanes of traffic. The vehicle successfully navigated across the first lane but couldn't see a vehicle approaching in the second lane where the collision occurred.

"We are thankful that no one was seriously injured and would like to remind all motorists to please always use extreme caution on Route 6, but especially during left hand turns. It is always best to avoid left hand turns if possible," police said.

They continued:

"This 4th of July weekend has already brought extremely heavy traffic to our area. This means a highly diminished margin of error for all motorists. Let’s make this a safe holiday weekend."