NEWTON, MA — One person died after a two-car crash on Beacon Street Wednesday afternoon, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Newton Police Chief Timothy Cohoon. Authorities said the victim was taken to the hospital after the collision and died soon afterward.
The crash happened as traffic was moving in opposite directions on the roadway, and investigators said one vehicle crossed over the yellow divider before hitting another car head-on.
What do investigators say happened on Beacon Street?
Ryan said the 83-year-old man was driving eastbound alone when his car went over the center lane markings and struck an oncoming vehicle. The force of the impact led to a response from police and emergency crews that shut down part of the street for hours.
The two people in the other vehicle did not suffer life-threatening injuries, officials said.
Who was the person who died?
Officials said the man who died was 83 years old, but they have not yet released his name. No additional details about his identity were available in the initial report.
The crash remains a serious traffic fatality case under review by local and state authorities.
How long was Beacon Street closed?
Beacon Street was closed between Walnut Street and Cold Spring Park for nearly four hours Wednesday while responders worked at the scene. The closure affected a busy stretch of roadway as investigators documented the crash.
Police and emergency services managed the scene while crews cleared the damaged vehicles and examined the area.
Which agencies are investigating the crash?
The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and Newton police are leading the investigation, with help from the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section. Officials have not said whether any citations or additional findings have been issued.
For now, the case remains open as investigators piece together the sequence of events that led to the fatal collision.
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