Billerica — On Saturday, January 9, 2016 at approximately 12:30 am, the Billerica Police received a 911
call from a motorist reporting a serious single car collision in the area of 894 Boston Road. Billerica Police arrived on scene within four minutes and observed a single vehicle, described as a 2013 Nissan Juke, had collided with the guard rail and utility pole while headed southbound towards the Burlington line. A single female occupant/operator was found to be entrapped inside the vehicle with significant injuries. The Billerica Fire Department arrived on scene and took over efforts to free the operator, subsequently identified as Ashleigh Snelson, 25, of Burlington. Using extrication tools while rendering first aid, Billerica Firefighters successfully freed Ms. Snelson from her vehicle. Billerica Paramedics provided advanced emergency services, while subsequently transporting Ms. Snelson to Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington where she ultimately succumbed to her injuries. Boston Road in Pinehurst was shut down until approximately 4:00 am while the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit conducted a crash analysis of the scene. Preliminary information obtained in the investigation indicate that speed was a likely factor in the collision. The Billerica Police, Fire Department and Paramedics offer our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Ms.Snelson. The accident is being investigated by the Billerica Police, along with the Mass State Police and
Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.

Any additional questions should be directed to the Middlesex DA Press Office, Meghan Kelly, 781-897-
8325 or via email at Meghan.kelly[@]massmail.state.ma.us

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