A tragedy struck in Worcester as a late-night crash claimed the life of a local man. Worcester Police reported a deadly collision involving a pickup truck and a tow truck on Southwest Cutoff at around 11:11 p.m. on Monday. Responding officers described the pickup as heavily damaged, and its driver, a 29-year-old male from Worcester, was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The police were quick to respond to swiftly secure the scene, and as of now, details about the cause and the dynamics of the crash are scarce. According to the official Worcester Police Department's press release, the crash is still under active investigation. No other injuries have been reported in the incident as the tow truck driver appeared to have escaped the collision unscathed.

The identity of the deceased has not been released, pending notification of his family. The intersection where the crash occurred remained closed for several hours as investigators combed the scene for evidence and officers directed traffic away from the site. The wreckage spoke to the violent nature of the crash, with the pickup truck bearing the brunt of the impact.