Fatal Head-On Crash In Ashford Claims Life Of Massachusetts Man

ASHFORD, CT — An 82-year-old Massachusetts man died following a head-on collision Thursday night on Ashford Center Road in Ashford, according to Connecticut State Police.

State police from Troop C responded to the crash near Pumpkin Hill Road at approximately 10:54 p.m.

An initial investigation found that a white 2019 Lexus ES350 was traveling eastbound on Ashford Center Road while a blue 2021 Nissan Rogue was traveling westbound, according to a crash report.

For unknown reasons, the Nissan crossed the double-yellow center line into the eastbound lane and struck the Lexus head-on, state police said in a report.

The Lexus driver, identified as Richard Waldimer Wuensch, 82, of Agawam, MA, was transported by Mansfield EMS to Windham Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:50 p.m., according to a crash report.

The Nissan driver, Mackenzie Rae Livingston, 28, of Eastford, was transported by Ashford EMS to Day Kimball Hospital with suspected serious injuries, according to a crash report.

Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

The collision remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Michael Honeywell at 860-896-3200, extension 8020, or by email at michael.honeywell@ct.gov.