June 3, 2024, 1:25 p.m. ET
A 60-year-old Andover Township man died in a single-vehicle crash on Yates Avenue on Friday evening, authorities said.
Joseph P. Luchetti was driving a 1963 Pontiac around 8:45 p.m. when he lost control and veered into a culvert, according to the Andover Township Police Department.
Luchetti was ejected from the vehicle and found in a wooded area by first responders. He was treated on-site and transported to a nearby landing zone but died before reaching the hospital, authorities said.
Yates Avenue, which intersects with Stickles Pond Road, was closed for several hours due to utility pole repairs and ongoing investigation. The crash is under investigation by the Andover Township Police Department.
Luchetti's family has deep ties in Andover Township, with a 1-mile roadway named Luchetti Way intersecting Yates Avenue to the north. He was remembered by relatives for his selflessness and humor.
The Andover Township Volunteer Fire Department also expressed condolences, noting that Luchetti's “laughter and humor will be missed.” Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
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