Police identify victims of fatal crash

Attleboro, Mass. (WPRI) - Police are now identifying the three people killed early Saturday morning when a 2003 Mazda rolled over on 95 North in Attleboro.

Police say 23-year-old Gleidson Pereira of Plymouth was operating a 2003 Mazda sedan in the right travel lane of Route 95 North when he lost control, exited the road to the right, rolled over and struck several tree stumps before coming to rest.

Pereira, and two passengers, 27-year-old Ivanildo De Souza of Plymouth and 29-year-old Lavdeir De Silva of Plymouth, suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased at the scene.

A third passenger, 29-year-old Samuel Torres-Mendes of Plymouth suffered serious injuries in the crash and was transported by ambulance to Rhode Island Hospital.

None of the four occupants were wearing their safety belts, and all four were ejected from the vehicle during the crash.

The highway was closed for about an hour while officials examined the crash site. The right and breakdown lanes were closed for another three hours while crews removed the vehicle and debris.

The State Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the crash or have information on the circumstances that preceded the crash to contact the State Police Foxboro Barracks at (508)-543-8550.