High school student's body found on Mass. Pike in Grafton

GRAFTON, Mass. — The Worcester County District Attorney's Office is investigating after a young woman's body was found on the Massachusetts Turnpike.

Before 7 a.m. Monday, a body was found on the westbound side of the Mass. Pike under the North Street overpass in Grafton.

The Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in Upton released a statement on the student's death and identified her as Alexandra Valoras, a junior at the school.

"At this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Alexandra Valoras, Junior in the Engineering Program. We remain in close touch and will provide support according to the family's wishes.

The District's Crisis Response Team immediately assembled on Monday and has been providing services to students and staff. The Crisis Response Team is comprised of school counselors, social workers, nurses, and others, and collaborates closely with Valley Tech administrators. The District is most appreciative of their professionalism and compassion. The District has also received heartwarming offers of support from our sending school districts and others throughout the Blackstone Valley."

-Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, Superintendent-Director

According to the DA's Office, the medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of Valoras' death.

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