FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Springfield Police Department was dispatched to an injury crash near Grand Street and Golden Avenue at 5:56 p.m. on Feb. 9.
A 2003 Jeep Wrangler driven by Mary Murphy, 44, of Springfield, was traveling eastbound on Grand Street when it struck a tree near Golden Avenue. Murphy was transported to a hospital where she later died of her injuries. Next of kin has been notified. There is no evidence of impairment at this time, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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Case number: 16-5348
Media Contact: Lisa Cox, Public Affairs Officer
417-864-1786
[email protected]
Release authorized by: Lt. Stacey Parton