Crime & Safety
Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes In Falmouth
Police said a car hit a utility pole and spun on Route 151 after the driver fell asleep Monday afternoon.

FALMOUTH, MA — A crash on Route 151 in Falmouth was caused by the driver falling asleep at the wheel, police said. Officers were called to the scene between Sam Turner Road and Falmouth Woods Road late Monday afternoon.
Police said the driver fell asleep, struck a utility pole and then spun the car 180 degrees. The driver was treated for minor injuries and taken to Falmouth Hospital.
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