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Police investigating deadly crash in Charlton

CHARLTON, Mass. — A North Grafton woman was killed in a crash in Charlton Sunday night.

Police say the crash happened near the intersection of Rt. 20 and L. Stevens Road shortly before 8:49 p.m. Investigators believe the car, a 2001 Toyota Camry, went off the eastbound side of Rt. 20 and hit a piece of construction equipment parked off the side of the road.

The car then went across the property and crossed L. Stevens Road, before coming to a stop at the wood line, according to police.

The driver, 24-year-old Ariana Lynn Sanko-Pantojas, sustained significant injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are investigating the cause of the crash but say the road was wet from the rain.

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