Year-old killed in Topsfield crash

Jovial headline aside, Topsfield's night crash ended in tragedy when a Boxford resident died after his car struck a tree near 188 Washington Street shortly after 10 p.m. The male driver, the vehicle’s sole occupant, was extracted with the jaws of life and transported to Beverly Hospital, where he died of his injuries. Police say speed appears to be a contributing factor, though the investigation remains ongoing. The Topsfield Police Department commended neighbors and bystanders for their critical assistance during the emergency response as investigators continue to piece together the sequence of events.