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Rideshare Passenger Critically Injured After Fleeing Trooper and Being Struck on I-93 in Quincy

Investigators are reconstructing the scene after police say the passenger ran from a trooper following a rideshare driver's 911 call.

Overview

  • A rideshare driver called 911 about an erratic passenger and a state trooper located the vehicle near Exit 8 on I-93 south in Quincy, police say.
  • When the trooper attempted to speak with the passenger, police say the person fled on foot onto the highway and was struck moments later by a passing vehicle.
  • First responders took the victim to a Boston hospital with life‑threatening injuries and authorities have described the case as an active investigation.
  • Crime‑scene teams, collision‑reconstruction units and detectives from the Norfolk County district attorney's office closed lanes and processed the scene.
  • The incident highlights the extreme danger of people on high‑speed roadways and may factor into broader state efforts to speed safety and detection upgrades on highways.