What to Know
- A Massachusetts State Police trooper died from injuries sustained in a crash with a wrong-way driver on Route 1 at approximately 2 a.m. Wednesday.
- The wrong-way driver also died in the incident. State Police plan to release further details, including the trooper's identity, during a press conference scheduled for 11:30 a.m.
- Governor Maura Healey expressed her condolences, stating she is heartbroken by the loss of the trooper in the line of duty.
- The fatal accident prompted the closure of Route 1 northbound to facilitate an ongoing investigation, according to Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT).
A collision early Wednesday involved both a wrong-way driver and a Massachusetts State Police cruiser on Route 1, resulting in two fatalities. The wreckage left both SUVs extensively damaged and has sparked an active investigation. Authorities are urging the public to stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.