Woman's Body Found In Incinerated Car That Crashed In Driveway Of Rowley Home

Authorities on the North Shore are investigating after the body of a woman was found in a burning vehicle this week.

Rowley Fire Department
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04/07/2023 8:08 a.m.

Rowley Police responded to a report of a car crash at 935 Haverhill Street just before 1 a.m. on Friday, April 7, the Essex County District Attorney's Office reports.

Upon arrival, crews found a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle fully engulfed in flames with the woman dead inside. She was later tentatively identified as 79-year-old Susan Frey of Gloucester, the DA's Office said. Foul play is not suspected.

The vehicle had no immediately known connection to the address. However, Rowley Police said they spotted the same vehicle parked across town on Stackyard Road about an hour before the crash.

An officer spoke with the Frey, determined she was capable of driving and gave her directions, the DA's Office said. The officer then followed the driver on Route 133 into Ipswich before contacting Ipswich Police about the vehicle.

Rowley Police had not further contact with the driver until hearing about the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

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