Deadly Crash Snarls Worcester’s Busy Canterbury And Grand Intersection

A pedestrian died Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Canterbury Street and Grand Street in Worcester, police said. Officers on scene applied a tourniquet and first responders tried life-saving measures, but the person later succumbed to their injuries. Both Canterbury Street and Grand Street were shut down in both directions while investigators documented the scene.

What officials say

According to Boston 25 News, the crash happened late Wednesday morning at the Canterbury and Grand Streets intersection. The outlet reported that officers applied a tourniquet on the pedestrian during emergency care at the scene.

WHDH reported that the driver remained at the scene as police arrived.

Road closures and investigation

WHDH also noted that both Canterbury Street and Grand Street were closed in both directions and described the case as an active investigation. Officials said crews stayed on scene to process evidence and planned to reopen the streets once that work was finished.

Recent local context

The collision is the latest serious pedestrian crash in Worcester this spring. On May 10, the Worcester Police Department reported that a 62-year-old man, James McGuire, was struck and later died on Hope Avenue; the department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit investigated that incident, according to a Worcester Police press release.

City safety plan

The City of Worcester adopted a Vision Zero Safety Action Plan in late 2024 that identifies wide, car-centric streets, poor sidewalks and speeding as recurring hazards for people walking, and it outlines engineering and enforcement steps to reduce fatalities, according to the plan. The document names several high-risk corridors and recommends targeted traffic calming and signal improvements.

What to watch next

Police say the investigation into Wednesday’s crash remains active, and officials have not released additional details about the victim or the collision. WHDH reported that the driver stayed at the scene while investigators worked. Officials said the Crash Reconstruction Unit typically handles serious pedestrian collisions in the city.