A tragic incident on Route 146 in Sutton, Massachusetts, resulted in the death of a pedestrian on Saturday evening. According to the Boston 25, the Massachusetts State Police were called to the scene near Exit 13 at about 6:35 p.m., where they discovered the victim with grave injuries.
The unidentified pedestrian was swiftly transported to UMass Memorial Medical Center, however, was pronounced dead upon arrival. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation, conveyed via a X, that two left lanes were initially closed due to the crash, warning drivers to expect delays.
Authorities including the MSP Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, and State Police Detectives from the Worcester County DA’s Office came to aid with the investigation, as did the Crime Scene Services Section, Boston 25 reported. The urgent nature of this investigation prompted the closure of the right two lanes of the highway.
Updates from MassDOT came later in the evening, indicating, that all lanes had been reopened by 9:00 p.m. This swift resolution allowed traffic to resume its normal flow on the busy highway. The story is still developing, and more details will be shared as they become accessible.
