Fatal Crash Under Investigation in Westford

WESTFORD –  The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and Westford Police confirm the investigation into a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 5:35 p.m. today on Groton Road/Route 40 in the area of North Street in Westford. The preliminary investigation suggests that the driver of a Cadillac sedan was travelling westbound on Route 40 when he allegedly struck a bicyclist travelling in the opposite direction.  The bicyclist, a 62-year-old man, was transported to Lowell General Hospital where he later died from his injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene. This is an open and ongoing investigation being conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Westford Police and the Massachusetts Crash Analysis Reconstruction (CARS) Unit.  No charges have been filed at this time.