Troopers investigate fatal tractor-trailer crash in Mansfield

January 31, 2022 10:27 am

Cori Dubois,

This is a photo of a Massachusetts State Police cruiser. (WLNE)

MANSFIELD, MASS. (WLNE)- Massachusetts State Police responded to a fatal tractor-trailer crash on Route 495 southbound in Mansfield early Monday morning.

Around 3:35 a.m., troopers found the tractor-trailer crashed into the woods.

The driver Peter Fennell, 55, was removed from the vehicle so he could be assisted by Foxboro and Mansfield EMS.

Fennell was pronounced dead on scene, despite efforts from first responders.

Ongoing investigation suggest that Fennel lost control of the vehicle while traveling northbound on 495, crossing the median and all three southbound lanes.

No other vehicles were involved.