Crime & Safety
Two Rhode Islanders Killed in Billerica Auto Auction Crash
Brenda Lopez, 48, and Pantaleon Santos, 49, both of Rhode Island, were pronounced dead at the scene.
By Alex Newman (Patch Staff) - May 4, 2017 6:08 pm ET
BILLERICA, MA —Authorities have released the identities of the three people who were killed Wednesday at the Lynnway Auto Auction in Billerica when a worker accidentally drove through the crowd. Brenda Lopez, 48, and Pantaleon Santos, 49, both of Rhode Island, were pronounced dead at the scene. Leezandra Aponte, 36, of Lowell, was transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead, according to the Middlesex County District Attorney's office.
Eight people were treated at the hospital and released:
- Male, 33
- Male, 35
- Female, 38
- Male, 40
- Male, 50
- Male, 51
- Male, 51
- Male, 55
A 55-year-old man remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
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