Police: Woman suffered ‘serious medical episode’ before deadly 3-vehicle crash in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Mass. — A Massachusetts woman has died after suffering a “serious medical episode’” while driving on Tuesday afternoon, according to Franklin Police.

Police responded to a three-car accident at the intersection of West Central Street and Union Street just before 3:30 p.m. An investigation determined that a Toyota Highlander was stopped at a red light and a Chevy Equinox was stopped behind it when a KIA SUV rear-ended the Chevy, which then hit the Highlander.

When officers arrived on the scene they found the driver of the KIA, a 58-year-old woman from Wrentham, unresponsive in her car. First responders quickly began CPR before she was transported to a local area hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

Police said the woman had suffered a medical episode while driving which caused the crash.

The driver of the Chevy was transported to UMass Memorial Hospital with what are believed to be serious injuries. No word on their condition.

“Our thoughts are with the victim, their friends, and their family following this tragic incident,” police said.

Given the medical nature of this call, no further information will be provided.

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