Trooper Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Route 1
A Massachusetts State Police trooper died early Wednesday after being struck by a wrong-way driver on Route 1, authorities said.
The incident occurred around 2 a.m. when both vehicles collided, resulting in the deaths of both drivers. The crash closed Route 1 northbound for an ongoing investigation, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT).
State officials indicated that further details, including the trooper's name, will be released during a press conference scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Governor Maura Healey expressed her heartbreak over the tragedy, emphasizing the peril faced by law enforcement in the line of duty.
Witnesses reported significant damage to both SUVs involved in the crash. Emergency response teams were dispatched, but details on injuries, aside from the fatalities, have not been confirmed.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. More information will be provided as it becomes available.