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Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Struck on I-95 in Boxford

Massachusetts State Police have closed the southbound lanes at Exit 74 to secure the scene for an active investigation.

Overview

  • Troopers responded shortly after 8:30 p.m. Monday to a report of a pedestrian struck near mile marker 74 on I-95 southbound in Boxford.
  • First responders found the pedestrian with life‑threatening injuries and transported the person by ambulance to an area hospital.
  • Massachusetts State Police said the crash scene is being processed by investigators and the cause of the collision remains under investigation.
  • All southbound I-95 traffic is being diverted off Exit 74 to Topsfield Road while police work at the scene.
  • The incident comes as state officials have recently stepped up highway safety efforts following a string of serious crashes earlier in July, which could shape the scope of the ongoing review.