Massachusetts 17-year-old killed in crash remembered for bringing silliness and joy to all, scholarship created in her name

A Massachusetts teenager has died from injuries sustained in a weekend crash.

According to State Police, on Sunday, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a motor vehicle crash on Cold River Road, near Upper Cold River Road, in the Town of Shrewsbury.

Through investigation it was determined 17-year-old Mary Piersiak of Needham was traveling south on Cold River Road in a 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 and failed to maintain her lane of travel. The vehicle crossed the centerlines, exited the roadway and struck a guardrail. It continued on to strike a tree head on.

Piersiak, who was wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. There were no additional occupants in the vehicle.

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Shrewsbury Fire Department, Rutland City Fire Department, and Regional Ambulance Service. 

According to an obituary, “every family friend, teammate, classmate, or any one of her many relatives felt a strong connection to Macy, who was wise beyond her years. She was a force to be reckoned with, a commanding presence who brought silliness and joy to us all, keeping us entertained and leaving us laughing even after she walked away.”

Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours at Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Ave, Needham, on Friday November 15, 2024, from 4-8pm and her Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday November 16, 2024, at 11am at St. Joseph’s Church in Needham. Interment will be at Needham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers you can make a donation to the Macy Piersiak KUA Scholarship Fund (https://boostmyschool.com/Macy)  

The crash remains under investigation and anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to contact Trooper Ryan Gardner at 802-773-9101 or Ryan.Gardner@vermont.gov