Joan Lomax Killed in Rutland, Massachusetts Semi-Truck Collision on October 16, 2025

In Rutland, Massachusetts, on October 16, 2025, 78-year-old Oakham resident Joan Lomax was fatally injured in a collision involving a tractor-trailer truck on Main Street (Route 122A). According to local police, Lomax was driving her sedan when it was struck by the semi-truck under undetermined circumstances on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency responders transported her to UMass Memorial Center in Worcester, where she was later pronounced deceased.

Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the collision, and an investigation remains ongoing. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about the safety of commercial trucking operations on Massachusetts roadways, particularly in areas where traffic density and vehicle weight differentials contribute to high-impact accidents. Officials have not released further details regarding potential citations or contributing factors such as speed or visibility at the time of the crash.