State Police Investigate Serious Crash on Route 290 West in Worcester

On Friday, July 20, 2007 at approximately 8:48 p.m., Troopers assigned to the State Police Holden Barracks responded to a serious single vehicle crash on Route 290 West at exit 14 in the City of Worcester.

Preliminary investigation by Trooper Dana Oliver indicates that 40 year-old Deidra Thompson of Worcester was operating a 1997 Toyota sedan on the Route 290 West in the City of Worcester when she swerved to the left, struck a jersey barrier and rolled over. Thompson, who was not wearing her safety belt, was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. Thompson was transported by ambulance to Umass Medical Center in Worcester with serious injuries.

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 Worcester Fire Department, Worcester EMS and MassHighways assisted troopers at the scene.

During the crash investigation and vehicle removal, the right and middle travel lanes of Route 290 West were closed for approximately 2.5 hours.

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

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