Mother killed in Billerica crash was working her first day on the job
Leezandra Aponte died today in the crash in Billerica.
BILLERICA — It was Leezandra Aponte’s first day on the job, a temporary position she had taken to help pay for her daughter Valeria’s quinceañera, a 15th birthday celebration.
A few hours into her shift Wednesday, Aponte was fatally struck by a Jeep SUV that crashed into the crowd at the Lynnway Auto Auction, her brother told reporters outside Lahey Hospital & Medical Center.
“Her first day on the job and this is what happens,” Orlando Aponte said.
Two other people were killed in the crash, which authorities said appeared to be accidental. At least nine others were injured. Authorities have not identified the victims.
