Report ID: 2026-07-11
NCIC#: Unknown
Officer ID#: Unknown
Traffic Unit 1: Blue Toyota Camry sedan
Traffic Unit 2: SAAB sedan
Occupants: Unit 1: Tristan Bedient, 34, of Acushnet (driver); Kate Aldrich, 51, of New Bedford (passenger). Unit 2: Two occupants, names unknown.
Injuries/Fatalities: Two fatalities — Tristan Bedient and Kate Aldrich, both pronounced dead at a local hospital. Two occupants of the SAAB sedan sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Vehicle Damage: Blue Toyota Camry sustained catastrophic damage; SAAB sedan damage extent unknown.
Property Damage: Unknown
Road Surface: Unknown
Manner of Impact: Unknown
Pedestrian/Cyclist Location: N/A
Narrative
On Friday evening, July 11, 2026, at approximately 7:35 p.m., a two-vehicle collision occurred on Route 6 near the Westport/Dartmouth line in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
The crash involved a blue Toyota Camry sedan, which sustained catastrophic damage, and a SAAB sedan. The Toyota’s driver, Tristan Bedient, 34, of Acushnet, and passenger Kate Aldrich, 51, of New Bedford, were transported to a local hospital where both were pronounced dead. The two occupants of the SAAB sedan sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Full details are developing.
When a crash results in the tragic loss of life, the families left behind often face an overwhelming mix of grief, medical expenses, and unanswered questions. If you lost a loved one or were injured in a collision like this one in Dartmouth, understanding your legal rights begins with having the right documentation. Survivors and family members are encouraged to get their free crash report as an important first step.
This report contains details provided by WCVB and is NOT an official crash report.
