A car accident in Massachusetts or anywhere in the United States can stem from a variety of situations, from negligent driving to vehicle malfunctions. Sometimes crash victims leave the scene seemingly without a scratch, while others are seriously injured or even lose their life. In every situation, the crash may leave victims with ongoing medical costs to treat lingering aches and pains or hospital bills from long-term stays during recovery. If negligence is identified as a contributor in a car accident, the victims and their families may be able to obtain personal injury compensation in order to cover mounting costs.

Recently, a car accident had a tragic end on a Boston roadway. Police say a woman was killed in a late evening crash in the city of Gardner, just outside of Boston. A police officer on his way to a midnight shift noticed a crash on Route 2 between a Honda Civic and a Ford pickup truck. According to the officer, the 65-year-old woman driving the Honda apparently crossed the median and struck the 63-year-old driver of the Ford pickup.

According to a news report, the Framingham woman had to be extricated by the local fire department. Her car apparently rolled over when the crash occurred. While the Phillipston man suffered minor injuries, the woman was taken to Heywood Hospital, where she later died.

Police have not released any information as to what caused the accident or why the woman ended up crossing the median. The accident happened at about 10:15 p.m.

Source: The Boston Channel, "Woman Killed in 2-Car Crash," Jan. 17, 2012