Alec Ardita Obituary, Death – 24-Year-Old Taunton Man Dies After Car Plunges Into Threemile River

Alec Ardita, 24, of Taunton, Massachusetts, died on Monday night, November 9, 2026, after a vehicle crashed into the Threemile River.

According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, Taunton police received a 911 call at approximately 10:15 p.m. reporting a vehicle travelling at high speed near North Walker and Winthrop streets.

Investigators said the vehicle struck a utility pole and guardrail before leaving the roadway near 396 Winthrop Street and entering the river.

Vehicle Recovered From the River

Emergency personnel, including members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council Dive Team, responded to the scene and began searching the water.

Authorities eventually located a submerged white Nissan Maxima with one occupant inside. The individual was identified as Alec Ardita, 24, of Taunton, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators also developed information indicating that a second person was likely inside the vehicle when it entered the river.

Search and Investigation Continue

Because of worsening water conditions, dive teams suspended their search overnight, with operations expected to resume during daylight hours on Tuesday, November 10.

Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office are assisting Taunton police with the investigation.

The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation. Authorities have not released a definitive explanation for what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway.

Further personal details and funeral arrangements should be shared when confirmed by Ardita’s family or an authorised representative.