Yesterday, in Canton, Massachusetts, a pedestrian was fatally hit by a tractor-trailer near the I-95/I-93 interchange. The occurrence was relayed as having happened shortly before midday on the southbound side of Interstate 95 at Exit 26, where Interstate 95 and Interstate 93 meet. The area saw heavy traffic and several response units from the state police, including a crash reconstruction team and crime scene services as reported by the Boston 25 News.
Reasoning as to why the pedestrian was on the highway hasn't been provided. An investigation into the surrounding infrastructure, traffic management, and pedestrian safety measures can offer insight.
With the victim's identity and their reason for being on the highway unconfirmed, our thoughts go out to their family as they deal with the aftermath of this tragic incident.
