According to police, the crash involved three vehicles, including an oil tanker truck, and the operator of one car was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Shrewsbury, MA - October 30, 2026
Police responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Monday, shortly before noon, at Hartford Turnpike (Route 20) and Edgemere Boulevard in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Multiple people were injured, and one person died. The reported death was that of a 57-year-old man who was driving a 2011 Honda Accord.
Key Facts
- Date: Crash occurred on Monday; first reported Friday, October 30, 2026
- Location: Hartford Turnpike (Route 20) at Edgemere Boulevard, Shrewsbury, MA
- Type of crash: Multi-vehicle crash; initial investigation describes a head-on collision
- Vehicles involved: 2011 Honda Accord; 2019 Ford F-250 with a trailer; 2005 Kenworth oil tanker truck
- Injuries / fatalities: Multiple injuries; one fatality
- Responding agencies: Shrewsbury Police Department; Worcester EMS Paramedics; CEMLEC Crash Reconstruction Team; Massachusetts State Police Detectives
- Reported by: Fall River Reporter
Crash Overview
On Monday, just before noon, Shrewsbury police and fire crews, along with Worcester EMS paramedics, were sent to Hartford Turnpike at Edgemere Boulevard for a report of a crash with injuries.
Officers found three vehicles involved. The Honda was traveling westbound, a 2019 Ford F-250 pulling a trailer was traveling eastbound, and a 2005 Kenworth oil tanker truck was stopped in the eastbound lane while it waited to make a left onto Edgemere Boulevard.
Responders found the Honda's operator unresponsive with serious injuries and began lifesaving measures. The operator was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. According to the initial investigation, the F-250 and the Honda collided head-on, and the tanker sustained secondary damage after the initial crash. The crash remains under investigation.