A woman is dead following a serious crash involving two cars in Foxboro that temporarily closed part of Route 140 in both directions Saturday evening, officials announced.
The Norfolk County District Attorney's Office says Olga Perry died in the crash that occurred just before 6 p.m. in the area of 192 Main Street.
Citing a preliminary investigation, the DA's office says the 88-year-old Foxboro resident was driving a Toyota Corolla when she crossed the center line, striking a Hyundai Santa Fe.
Perry, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was taken to Sturdy Memorial Hospital where she died.
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Officials did not say why they believe Perry veered into oncoming traffic. According to the DA's office, it has not been determined whether or not she suffered a medical emergency prior to the collision.
The driver of the Santa Fe, who was wearing a seatbelt, did not need transported to a local hospital, the DA said. Their name has not been released.
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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation initially said at 6:30 p.m. that serious injuries had been reported following the Route 140 northbound crash. MassDOT said the highway was closed in both directions from Lakeview Road to Vandoorn Avenue for about two hours. Around 8:20 p.m., MassDOT said the scene had cleared and all lanes were open.
An investigation into the fatal crash is active and ongoing by state and local police, as well as the DA's office.
