Connecticut driver who fled traffic stop killed in wrong-way crash on Route 146 in Massachusetts - CBS Boston

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Millbury, Maryland
Route 146 between the on and off-ramps at exit 17
Incident type
Crash, Hit and run, Pursuit

Summary

Hit And Run Millbury Maryland in Millbury, Maryland: A Connecticut driver in his 20s fled a Massachusetts State Police traffic stop on the MassPike just before 12:45 a.m. Saturday. Troopers spotted him about ten minutes later driving the wrong way on Route 146 in Millbury, and despite efforts to stop him — including positioning stop sticks — he crashed head-on into another passenger vehicle between the on and off-ramps at exit 17. The Connecticut driver died from his injuries, while the other driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The crash shut down Route 146 in Millbury for around four hours.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unidentified Connecticut man in his 20s At-fault party

Original reporting

Connecticut driver who fled traffic stop killed in wrong-way crash on Route 146 in Massachusetts - CBS Boston

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