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Rte. 128

Thursday, January 3, 2013

State Police: 18-year-old Man killed while crossing 128 in Newton

State Police release new details in the crash this morning, which caused a backup in traffic along 128 and The Mass. Pike.

  A pedestrian was struck and killed on Route 128 this morning near the Newton rest area, between Route 16 and Grove Street. He was in the median strip, and may have been struck while trying to cross the highway around 6:30 a.m. Just after 6:30 a.m. this morning, State Police say an 18-year-old man was killed while crossing Rte. 128 on foot. According to a press release just sent, he was hit by the car on the sorthbound side of the highway, and was thrown across the median onto the southbound side of the road, where he was hit by another vehicle. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Police say they are notifying his next-of-kin.  The accident backed up traffic on Rte. 128 and on the Mass. Pike. Below is the full press release from the Mass…

Dawn

1:05 am on Saturday, January 5, 2013

For the family & friends, he is resting in God's love. My heart goes out to you in your time of loss. Know God the Father understands, He had to give up His Son. You're not alone! Stay close to each other,accept help. I Know it's not easy losing a loved 1!   more ›

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