UPDATED: Oxford Crash Results in Death of Sturbridge Woman

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Massachusetts State Troopers at the State Police Barracks in Sturbridge are currently investigating a multiple vehicle crash on Route 20 in the town of Oxford that has resulted in resulted in the death of a 31-year old Sturbridge woman driving a 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier, life threatening injuries to an 8 month old boy, who was a passenger and serious injuries to a 24 month old boy, also a passenger.

At approximately 8:30 a.m. a 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier, operated by a 31 year old woman was traveling eastbound on route 20 when it crossed the center line and entered the westbound lane, where it collided with a cement truck. The impact from that collision re-directed the Cavalier back into the eastbound land, where it was struck by a sport utility vehicle.

The female driver was determined deceased at the scene while the 8 month old boy is on life support at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, The second passenger, a 24-month old boy suffered serious injuries and is receiving emergency medical care at UMass Medical Center.

The cement truck, owned by Sterling Concrete Corporation was operated by a 34-year old Oxford Man and rolled onto its side from the impact. The truck's operator was transported by ambulance to St. Vincent's Hospital in Worcester with non-incapacitating injuries.

The third car in the collision was a 2000 Mercedes ML320 driven by a 55 year old Southbridge man. The driver and passenger, a 26 year old Southbridge resident were taken by ambulance to UMass Medical Center with non-incapacitating injuries.

Names of the victims have not yet been released.

Route 20 remains closed. Traffic is being diverted through Oxbow Rd and Richardson Corner.

Further information will be released when available.