State Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Route 495 South in Haverhill

Today, at approximately 4:18 p.m. troopers assigned to the State Police Barracks in Newbury responded to a two-vehicle crash on Route 495 South prior to Route 125 (exit 51) in Haverhill that resulted in one fatality and one serious injury.

Preliminary investigation by Trooper Dennis Lynch indicates that 27-year-old Lynn Anderson of North Billerica was operating a 2006 Volkswagen sedan on Route 495 South in Haverhill when her vehicle collided with the rear of a 2002 Jeep Liberty SUV operated by 56-year-old Claire Morley of Plymouth. The collision caused the Jeep to lose control, enter the median and roll over. After the crash, Anderson continued South on Route 495 until she lost control of her vehicle, exited the road to the right and struck the guardrail prior to Route 93 in Andover. Morley was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The front seat passenger of the Jeep, 54-year-old Karen Donovan of Billerica was also ejected from the vehicle and was transported by ambulance to Holy Family Hospital in Methuen with serious injuries. Both Donovan and Morley were not wearing their safety belts at the time of the crash. Anderson was transported by ambulance to Saints Memorial Hospital in Lowell for treatment.

This crash remains under investigation with the assistance of the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and the State Police Crime Scene Services Section. The Haverhill Fire Department and MassHighways assisted troopers at the scene.

During the crash investigation and vehicle removal, the left and middle travel lanes of Route 495 South were closed for approximately 3 hours.

No further information is available at this time. Please do not call the barracks directly.

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