Crime & Safety

Fatal Norton Crash On I-495

Keith Blanchard, 52, of Franklin, was killed in a crash on Interstate 495 north Saturday, police said.

NORTON, MA — A man was killed in a crash in Norton on Interstate 495 Saturday night. The man was identified as Keith Blanchard, 52, of Franklin.

State police said Blanchard was driving a 2004 GMC Sierra on the northbound side of the highway near Exit 10 at about 11:45 p.m. when he lost control and crashed. The vehicle rolled on its side, police said. Blanchard was pronounced dead at the scene.

State police said the crash remains under investigation.

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There was another fatal crash on I-495 in Wareham Sunday morning:

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