Fatal tractor trailer crash on I-95 South

By News Staff

news@abc6.com

HOPKINTON – A Rhode Island man is dead after crashing his tractor trailer on I-95 south in Hopkinton on Thursday. Police say the driver swerved out of the way to avoid crashing into a black Hyundai that moved into his lane. The truck driver then hit a guardrail, crossed the ramp for Exit #1, and collided head on into a tree.

The driver was life-flighted to Rhode Island Hospital but later passed away from his injuries. All lanes of I-95 south at Exit #1 were closed for approximately two hours following the crash while the tractor trailer was removed and the fire was extinguished. 

The crash continues to be under investigation, and any witnesses are asked to contact State Police Headquarters at (401) 444-1068.