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Massachusetts State Police investigating fatal wrong-way crash on I-195 in Somerset
Authorities say that one person is dead after a local highway crash.
According to Tim McGuirk of Massachusetts State Police Media Relations, this evening at approximately 7:45 p.m., State Police responded to a 3-car crash on Interstate 195 east in Somerset.
Preliminary information indicates that the crash was caused by a wrong way operator who sustained critical injuries. Troopers facilitated their transport to a local hospital.
Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the medical team, the individual succumbed to their injuries.
Troopers assigned to the Bristol County Detective Unit, Crime Scene Services, and the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section responded to the scene. Officials closed all of the eastbound lanes of Interstate 195 to support the investigation.
According to the Somerset Fire Department, three individuals were transported to area hospitals.
Traffic continues to pass using the breakdown lane.
No information is immediately available about the identity of the deceased operator.
McGuirk offered condolences on behalf of MSP to their family and loved ones.
