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High school senior killed in wrong-way crash
Boston.com • • nation
Key Points:
- A high school senior died in a head-on collision after driving the wrong way on Route 1 in the Saugus-Revere area early Sunday morning, according to Massachusetts State Police.
- The crash occurred shortly after 3 a.m. when the wrong-way driver struck another vehicle; the senior's car was found engulfed in flames at the scene.
- The driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries and was taken to a Boston hospital, while the wrong-way driver died despite life-saving efforts.
- The deceased driver was confirmed to be a senior at Triton Regional High School, with the school community expressing deep grief and offering counseling and support services.
- Route 1 was closed until 8:15 a.m. for investigation, which is ongoing under the State Police Detective Unit and Suffolk District Attorney’s Office.
