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Leominster Today
By the People, for the People
Woman killed in crash on Route 9 in Southborough
Leominster resident dies in two-vehicle collision on Turnpike Road
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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A 37-year-old woman from Leominster was killed early Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Route 9 in Southborough, Massachusetts. The other driver, a 23-year-old woman from Bolton, was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash is under investigation by local police and regional law enforcement teams.
Why it matters
Fatal car crashes on major roadways like Route 9 are tragic events that impact local communities. This incident highlights the importance of traffic safety and the need for thorough investigations to determine the cause of such collisions.
The details
According to police, the Southborough Police and Fire Departments responded to a 911 call about a serious motor vehicle crash on Turnpike Road (Route 9 East) around 2:51 a.m. on Friday. First responders found a two-vehicle crash, and the 37-year-old Leominster woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver, a 23-year-old woman from Bolton, was transported to a local hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
- The crash occurred around 2:51 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2026.
The players
Southborough Police Department
The local law enforcement agency investigating the fatal crash.
Leominster woman
A 37-year-old woman from Leominster who was killed in the two-vehicle collision.
23-year-old woman from Bolton
The other driver involved in the crash, who was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council Crash Reconstruction Team
A regional law enforcement team assisting in the investigation of the fatal crash.
Worcester County District Attorney's Office
The local prosecutor's office also involved in the investigation of the crash.
What’s next
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, and the judge will decide on bail for any potential charges.
The takeaway
This tragic incident underscores the importance of traffic safety and the need for thorough investigations to determine the causes of fatal car crashes on major roadways like Route 9 in order to prevent similar incidents in the future.
