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WPD Reconstruction Unit Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Crash

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/18/2024 6:10 pm

On September 17th, 2024, at about 9:56 PM, Worcester Police officers were dispatched to the area of Clover St at South Ludlow St for a report of a serious pedestrian crash with two victims. Upon arrival, officers located the victims and rendered medical aid. Both victims were transported to the hospital by ambulance, and the Crash Reconstruction Unit arrived to investigate.

One of the victims, a thirty-five-year-old woman, was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The second female victim suffered less serious injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a vehicle was traveling south on South Ludlow St towards Auburn. Two pedestrians crossed the street and were struck by the vehicle, which then continued to strike another vehicle. The incident is under investigation.