Driver Dies After Crash Into Barrier On Grafton Street In Worcester: Police

This story was updated with new information on Apr. 28, 2026, at 4:50 p.m.

WORCESTER, MA — The driver involved in a crash on Grafton Street on Tuesday has died, the Worcester Police Department told Patch.

Emergency crews were called to the scene at approximately 11:51 a.m. for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a 37-year-old male driver who was not moving or responding, according to initial dispatch information.

A preliminary investigation shows he slammed into a cement barrier, police said. Worcester officers observed heavy damage to the front of the vehicle.

First responders rushed the driver to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Police have not yet released the victim's name.

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