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Attleboro High freshman remains critical after crash that left Attleboro girl dead
Top Headlines Nathan Birch, an Attleboro High School freshman, suffered severe head injuries in the crash late Friday night and was taken to Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. Killed in the 11 p.m. accident was 17-year-old Attleboro High School junior Rebeckha Whitefield. Attleboro High School had counselors available at the school Monday to talk to students left stunned by the sudden death of one of their classmates and the serious injury of another. The sport utility vehicle they were riding in crashed into a tree near 34 Oakhill Ave. on a rain-slick road, throwing both occupants out of the vehicle. The accident remains under investigation by city police and state police assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office. No new information was released Monday.
Post Your Comments joeforcitycouncil2009 wrote on May 20, 2008 9:32 AM: " My heart goes out to the family of Rebeckha Whitefield for their loss. I my prayers are with the Birch Family as well. Its always sad to see fello class mates pass on even when you dont know them. Stay Strong. " spookey wrote on May 20, 2008 8:40 AM: " everyone out there who is carrying passengers, should do as i do. i simply say" buckle up, or this vehicle is not moving". the life you save maybe your own. drive safely!! " kevin h. wrote on May 20, 2008 8:29 AM: " Seatbelts? If not, report it, you may save a life. " or
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