Massachusetts State Police trooper and wrong-way driver killed in crash on Route 1 in Lynnfield
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Key Points:
- A Massachusetts State Police trooper and a wrong-way driver were killed in a crash on Route 1 north in Lynnfield early Wednesday morning when the wrong-way driver collided with a responding State Police cruiser.
- The trooper was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died, while the wrong-way driver died at the scene; the driver’s identity has not been released.
- Governor Maura Healey expressed heartbreak over the trooper’s death, praising his bravery in responding to the wrong-way driver to protect others.
- Route 1 north was closed for about six hours following the crash, with all lanes reopening by 8 a.m. after the vehicles were towed.
- A news conference with the governor and state police head is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at the Danvers barracks to provide further details.
