Kory Ouellette Car Accident: 20-year-old dies in tragic Salem, MA car accident
David Edwards
Updated on April 01, 2026
Kory Ouellette Obituary – Car Accident: 20-year-old dies in tragic Salem, MA car accident.
A 20-year-old who died on Sunday night after his car slammed into a fence in a residential neighborhood in Salem, Massachusetts, is now identified as Kory Ouellette.
According to Salem police, officers were called to the scene of a serious crash at approximately 6:18 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered that a car had collided with a fence in the front yard of a residence on Puritan Road.
Ouellette who was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.
The cause of the crash has not been disclosed by investigators.
According to the police, there were no other vehicles involved in the incident. Salem detectives, along with the state police reconstruction team, are currently conducting an investigation into the details surrounding the tragic crash.
The police have yet to disclose whether speed played a role in the incident.
Investigation is ongoing.
Location Guide
Salem is a city on the north coast of Massachusetts above Boston. It’s famous for its 1692 witch trials, during which several locals were executed for allegedly practicing witchcraft. Landmarks from this episode include the Witch House, the former home of a trial judge. The Peabody Essex Museum has a massive collection of global art and artifacts, including a rebuilt Qing-era Chinese house.