UPDATE: A construction worker was severely injured in a hit-and-run incident on Interstate 95 in Foxborough, Massachusetts early this morning. The incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. while the worker was retrieving a sign, prompting an urgent response from Massachusetts State Police.
The worker sustained serious injuries to his right leg, particularly affecting the ankle and foot. Officers promptly applied a tourniquet to control severe bleeding.
“He was conscious and alert when we got there,”
stated Foxborough Fire Department Captain Colin Sweeney in a report by WCVB. The victim was swiftly transported to Boston Medical Center for advanced medical care.
Authorities discovered a passenger-side mirror at the scene, believed to belong to the suspect’s vehicle. The crash remains under investigation, and police are actively seeking information from the public. Massachusetts State Police expressed their condolences, stating,
“The victim and his family have our deepest sympathy in the aftermath of this senseless crash.”
In a related statement, Jonathan Gulliver, MassDOT Undersecretary and Highway Administrator, emphasized the urgency of road safety, saying,
“We extend our deepest concern to the contractor who was seriously injured while working in Foxborough early this morning. We are keeping them and their family in our thoughts and wish them a full and speedy recovery.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Massachusetts State Police at 508-543-8550. In light of this incident, MassDOT reminds all drivers to adhere to the Move Over Law to protect road workers.
With the investigation ongoing, this incident highlights the critical need for safety measures for workers on the road. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
