A tragic twist of fate unfolded on a New Bedford highway Friday evening, resulting in the death of a young woman after her car became disabled, triggering a devastating multi-car crash. A 28-year-old Julia Luiz of New Bedford was struck by two vehicles after her Toyota Camry stalled on Route 140 near Exit 3 shortly before 5:10 p.m., according to Boston 25 News.
State Police indicate that while Luiz was attending to her disabled vehicle positioned in the left lane, her car was rammed into by a man, 63, from New Bedford who was behind the wheel of a Toyota Rav4. In a cruel sequence, another Toyota Camry, driven by a 58-year-old Rochester man, collided with her already damaged automobile. The crash left the other motorists unscathed and no charges are announced at this time.
An active investigation into the heartbreaking incident that took Julia Luiz's life remains in motion. The esteemed Massachusetts State Police are committed to piecing together the grim details of Friday's events as they responded swiftly to the 911 calls that brought the tragedy to light, as per NBC Boston.
The other drivers, involved in the multi-vehicle crash which took place on the southbound side of the highway, sustained no serious injuries, as reported by WCVB.
