Foxborough Crash Victim Remembered

A 16-year-old from Mansfield who was killed in a car crash last Saturday morning in Foxborough will be laid to rest Friday, following a Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Church in Mansfield at 10 a.m.

Michaela Smith was driving on Commercial Street when her vehicle overturned near the intersection of Walnut Street. Foxborough Police are investigating the crash.

Smith was remembered in a vigil Tuesday night as a large crowd turned out in her memory at Alumni Field.

At the Mansfield Board of Selectmen’s meeting Wednesday, a moment of silence was held for Smith.

Selectmen chairman Jess Aptowitz said he spent time with the Smith family this week and offered the town’s support.

“We are here for you, a month from now, a year now, how long it takes,” he said.

“Michaela was a big part of this community,” he added. “Michaela will be solely missed.”

Smith was a member of the Mansfield High girls' lacrosse team.

“There are no words to even begin to explain our loss, Michaela was one of those people who wore he heart on her sleeve,” Mansfield varsity girls lacrosse coach Shannon Manning said. “Most importantly, she carried the heart of this team. Being Michaela’s coach, I was expected to teach her and guide her. In an ironic twist now, she is the one to teach us and guide us. Michaela, please be with us and guide us through this tough time. We will miss your laugh and your free spirit. Please make sure you’re around for every game, and please be on time.”

“As you can see by the turnout, her friendship and outgoing personality positively impacted many different peer groups,” said Mansfield High School principal Michael Connolly at the vigil.