17-year-old Massachusetts girl killed in Vermont crash

SHREWSBURY, Vt. — A teenage girl from Massachusetts was killed in a crash in Vermont early Sunday morning, authorities said.

Troopers responding to a report of a crash near Upper Cold River Road in Shrewsbury just after 4 a.m. found a totaled 2019 Ram 1500, according to Vermont State Police.

The driver, who state police identified as 17-year-old Needham native Macy Piersiak, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A preliminary investigation revealed that Piersiak was traveling south on Cold River Road when she crossed the centerlines, exited the roadway, struck a guardrail, and crashed into a tree.

There were no other vehicles or people involved in the crash, state police noted.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Ryan Gardner at 802-773-9101 or Ryan.Gardner@vermont.gov.

In a statement, Needham Public Schools Superintendent Dan Gutekanst expressed his condolensces to Piersiak’s family and friends.

“We have learned about the tragic accident of Macy Piersiak, a Needham resident, and our hearts go out to the family,” he said.

District officials say Piersiak was not enrolled in Needham Public Schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

An investigation remains ongoing.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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