Massachusetts State Police are hunting for a man who ran from the scene of a serious crash on Interstate 95 in Attleboro early Wednesday, after a tractor-trailer smashed into another vehicle. The collision unfolded shortly after 5 a.m. just north of Exit 4, where emergency crews performed CPR on one person before rushing them to Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Troopers say the investigation is active as they work to track down the man who took off on foot into the early-morning dark.
State police issued a BOLO for a man described as wearing shorts and boots and asked neighboring agencies to keep an eye out, according to NBC Boston. Anyone who might have seen something, or who has information that could help, is urged to call Massachusetts State Police at 508-543-8550.
What State Police Say So Far
According to troopers who responded, the crash involved a tractor-trailer unit and a passenger vehicle on I-95 north just before Exit 4. First responders administered CPR at the scene to one person, who was then transported to Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. State police have not released the names of anyone involved, nor the condition of the injured person, as the collision remains under investigation.
How Drivers Can Help Investigators
Investigators are asking anyone who was in the area around the time of the crash to review dashcam or home and business surveillance footage and to contact state police with any tips, per NBC Boston. Troopers also urged motorists to steer clear of the immediate area while crews finish their work and to call in any sightings that match the BOLO description.
What Fleeing The Scene Can Mean Legally
Under Massachusetts law, leaving the scene of a crash that results in personal injury can lead to criminal charges, license suspensions and fines. The commonwealth’s guidance on disqualifying events lays out those consequences in detail. The state driver’s manual and legal summaries note that failing to stop after causing personal injury can result in jail time and other sanctions (see Mass.gov).
Crash-Prone Stretch Of I-95
The I-95 corridor through Attleboro has already seen several serious wrecks this winter. In a separate crash on February 8, a multi-vehicle pileup sent four people to the hospital, according to WCVB, underscoring the hazards on this heavily traveled stretch. Local authorities say low-light and early-morning conditions can complicate response and raise the risks for both drivers and first responders.
