Today, a fatal traffic accident occurred on Route 95 in Lexington, Massachusetts. State police received calls about a Toyota Prius traveling in the wrong direction at approximately 1:20 a.m., as confirmed by CBS News.
The Prius collided with a Toyota RAV4 leading to the death of both drivers. Upon impact, the RAV4 rolled onto its side and caught fire, adding to the challenging conditions faced by law enforcement and emergency personnel.
The relevant segment of Route 95 North was temporarily closed and reopened at 6:43 a.m. According to WCVB, details about the victims and the cause of the crash have yet to be divulged and are currently under investigation.
This incident adds to the growing fatality statistic on U.S. highways. State police continue investigating the case, as reported by Boston 25 News, making the hope that such events can be prevented in the future.
