Burlington Woman Killed In I-95 Crash ID'd

BOXFORD, MA — The woman killed in Friday night's crash on I-95 has been identified as Barbara O'Connell, 55, of Burlington.

State police said a 35-year-old Georgetown man was driving on I-95 North when his pickup truck traveled across the median, into the southbound lanes, and struck the Burlington car.

O'Connell, an elementary teacher, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the truck was flown to a Boston-area hospital with serious injuries.

The crash closed all the southbound lanes for hours.

The crash is under investigation, according to police. It was not clear why the pickup crossed into oncoming traffic. No charges have been filed.

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