Erin MacKay, 42, killed when vehicle struck by loose tire on Route 2 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Modified Date: 
Fri, 06/12/2020 - 7:14am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Templeton woman dies after large tire, rim goes through windshield of her vehicle in Fitchburg

State police are working to determine what vehicle the tire and rim came from and whether it came off a vehicle’s axle or was being transported and became unsecured. They are also seeking the identity of the driver of that vehicle.

Authorities ID driver killed by tire on Route 2 in Fitchburg as beloved first-grade teacher

Hudson Superintendent of Schools Marco C. Rodrigues confirmed MacKay was a first-grade teacher at Forest Avenue Elementary School. She had been with the Hudson Public Schools for 12 years.

Hudson community mourning loss of beloved teacher who died after tire crashed through her windshield

Throughout the day Thursday, mourners drove to the Forest Avenue Elementary School to leave behind flowers and messages for 42-year-old Erin MacKay, who was the victim of the freak accident.

Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Tire Issues
People Involved: 
Erin MacKay
Roadway: 
Route 2
Area: 
Boston, MA

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