NANTUCKET, MA — Nantucket police say a 62-year-old woman died after a motor vehicle crash in the downtown Stop & Shop parking lot on June 29. Officers and firefighters responded just after 1:25 p.m. to what was first reported as a pedestrian accident, then found a two-vehicle collision and a woman trapped underneath one of the vehicles.
The victim, identified as Stacey J. Rosen of Atlantic Beach, New York, was taken to Nantucket Cottage Hospital and later died from her injuries.
What did investigators find at the scene?
Police said the crash scene was secured while additional officers responded to reconstruct the collision and collect evidence. After the on-scene investigation, the vehicle involved was towed for further processing.
Authorities said the case remained active while they pursued possible evidence from the vehicle manufacturer. That process was described as significantly delayed.
Who was charged in the case?
On July 10, police announced charges against Kathleen M. Featherston, 62, of Fairfield, Connecticut. She was charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle and motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation.
Police did not provide additional details in the release about how the crash unfolded or what led investigators to file those charges.
Why did the charging timeline take nearly two weeks?
Authorities said the delay stemmed from the time needed to obtain possible evidence from the involved vehicle through the manufacturer. That issue slowed the filing of additional charges against the operator.
The department did not say whether any further charges were being considered or whether more evidence might still be reviewed.
What happens next in the Nantucket case?
The police announcement marks the latest development in a fatal crash case that began as a daytime parking lot response and ended with homicide charges. No court date or further enforcement action was included in the release.
For now, the matter remains a criminal case tied to the June 29 crash and the death of Rosen, according to Nantucket police.
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