WILMINGTON, MASS. (WHDH) - A woman who was ejected from her car during a violent crash in Wilmington late Tuesday night died after being struck by another driver while she was laying on the highway, authorities said.
Kristina Lee, 43, of Tewksbury, lost control of her Ford Escape, exited the travel lane, hit a guardrail, and then redirected it back onto Interstate 93 northbound between exits 38 and 39 around 10:30 p.m., according to state police.
During this time, Lee was ejected onto the highway while her Ford continued unoccupied, exited the roadway to the right and came to a rest in the woodline, state police added.
A 24-year-old Methuen man driving on the highway reportedly struck Lee with his Honda CRV. He remained on scene.
The Ford was towed to a tow yard, where it caught on fire and became fully engulfed in flames.
Wilmington fire responded and put out the blaze.
The incident remains under investigation by state police.
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