Crime & Safety

Natick Resident Dies in Florida Car Accident

Theresa Lesniak also lived in Marco Island where the crash occurred.

A 91-year-old Natick resident was killed in a vehicle crash in Marco Island, Fla., on Dec. 1, and a 41-year-old man, Pete Ferreira, arrested in connection with speeding and running a stop sign.

According to News-Press.com, Theresa M. Lesniak was pronounced dead on the scene by fire & EMS paramedics and her adult male passenger was treated and transported to Physicians Regional Hospital by EMS. 

The crash involved two Nissan sedans.

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Ferreira was charged with vehicular homicide (a second-degree felony) and reckless driving (a third-degree felony). 


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