Deadly Crash In Worcester County Prompts State Police Investigation

CHARLTON, MA — A deadly crash in Worcester County on Tuesday has prompted a police investigation.

Crews responded to a two-vehicle crash on Route 20 eastbound in Charlton near the Sturbridge town line on Tuesday at approximately 7:45 a.m. The crash was confirmed to be fatal by the Worcester County District Attorney's office.

The driver of the first vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of a second vehicle was taken by LifeFlight to UMass Memorial Hospital, with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

Route 20 eastbound was closed due to traffic at around 10:30 a.m. as Charlton Police and Fire and Massachusetts State Police responded.

The Worcester County DA said Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to its office and the Charlton police are investigating the crash.

No additional information, including the identities of the victims, has been released due to the ongoing investigation.

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