A tragic road accident took the life of a 17-year-old girl from Needham, Massachusetts, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Vermont State Police responded to the scene near Upper Cold River Road in Shrewsbury at approximately 4 a.m. The teenager, identified as Macy Piersiak, was found deceased by authorities after her vehicle, a 2019 Ram 1500, was involved in a single-vehicle crash, as
Boston 25 News
reported.
The early investigation indicates that Piersiak was heading south on Cold River Road, during which time she crossed the centerlines for unknown reasons, her vehicle then careering off the path to collide with a guardrail and subsequently a tree. According to
Boston.com’s
coverage, police said her car struck the guardrail and a tree “head on,” and there appeared to be no other vehicles or people involved in the incident.
Needham Public Schools Superintendent Dan Gutekanst shared his sorrow over the loss, stating, “We have learned about the tragic accident of Macy Piersiak, a Needham resident, and our hearts go out to the family.” As further noted by
Boston 25 News
, Piersiak was not enrolled in Needham Public Schools for the 2024-2025 academic year. Despite the absence from school rosters, the impact of her passing reverberates through the community, reaffirming the ties that bind us often go beyond present engagements.
Macy’s obituary speaks to her vibrant spirit and connection with those around her, describing her as “a force to be reckoned with” and “a commanding presence who brought silliness and joy to us all,” as per
Boston.com
The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Macy Piersiak KUA Scholarship Fund to honor her memory. Vermont State Police ask anyone with information about the crash to contact Trooper Ryan Gardner at 802-773-9101 or via email at
[email protected]
, as the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic event remains active.
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