Hampshire County, MA — January 19, 2026, a woman was killed and one person was injured due to a box truck accident around 9:26 a.m. along Route 9.

Authorities said in preliminary statements that the accident happened in the area of the Route 9 and Fairgrounds Road intersection.

Officials said that an 87-year-old woman and another person were in a car which was going northbound along Fairgrounds Road. At Route 9, the car crossed paths with an eastbound box truck. The vehicles collided in the intersection.

Due to the collision, the woman from the car was killed. The passenger from the car had to be flown from the scene due to their injuries. There did not appear to be any other confirmed injuries. Further details are unavailable.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

One thing about commercial truck wrecks is they almost always result in a chaotic crash scene. That requires a delicate hand and professionals who have extensive experience and the right tools to preserve all crucial evidence. Whether or not authorities can provide all that changes from department to department.

I've handled hundreds of commercial vehicle accident cases over the years. I've simply lost count of how many times officers lacked the time, tools, or training to handle a serious truck wreck. It would then take more thorough independent accident reconstructions to finally bring all the facts to light. Sometimes, an independent investigation just confirms what authorities already know. Maybe that would happen here. But taking for granted that authorities are automatically going to get a family the resolution they need is bound to leave some with unanswered questions.