Police Investigate Cause of Fatal Easton Accident

Easton Police and State Police have teamed up to determine the cause of the accident that resulted in the tragic death of a 22-year-old Easton woman.

Police Chief Allen Krajcik said Sunday that initial reports indicate that Ali Hamilton's Dodge Stratus, which was heading northbound on Turnpike Street, crossed the center line and entered the southbound lane of an oncoming diesel fuel truck.

"The truck driver steered to the right to try and avoid a collision," Krajcik said. "Hamilton’s vehicle struck the left side of the truck behind the cab."

Hamilton, the daughter of Easton Police Officer Steve Hamilton, was brought to Good Samaritan Medical Center and then to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston before passing away Friday.

The accident occurred at approximately 1 a.m. Friday. Krajcik said Officer Hamilton was not on duty at the time.

He aslo said the investigation is ongoing.