CT man killed in wrong-way Massachusetts crash: Police
Summary
Hit And Run Millbury Massachusetts in Millbury, Massachusetts: A Connecticut man in his 20s was killed early Saturday morning after crashing head-on into another vehicle while fleeing police in the wrong direction on state Route 146 in Millbury, Massachusetts. The pursuit began after state troopers stopped the vehicle on westbound Interstate 90; the driver initially pulled over but sped away when the trooper approached. After a be-on-the-lookout alert, troopers spotted the vehicle traveling south in the northbound lanes of Route 146, and the driver crashed head-on into another vehicle between the on- and off-ramps at Exit 17 despite efforts to stop the vehicle, including deploying tire-deflation devices. The wrong-way driver was fatally injured, while the driver of the other vehicle suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening. All lanes were reopened at approximately 4:30 a.m.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut man in his 20s | At-fault party |
Original reporting
CT man killed in wrong-way Massachusetts crash: Police