Tractor trailer hits, kills man waiting with disabled vehicle

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (WLNE) – A man was struck and killed by a tractor trailer while waiting outside of his disabled car early Saturday morning, according to Massachusetts State Police.

State Police said the fatal crash happened just before 6 a.m.

Authorities said the victim was driving east on Route 90 when his car became disabled in the right lane.

The driver got out of his car, and stood along the highway, before he was hit by a tractor trailer driving in the right lane.

State police said the driver of the tractor trailer is a 67-year-old man from Linden, New Jersey.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

On Monday, State Police identified the victim as Mustapha Faddi, 57, of Marlborough.

Massachusetts State Police were assisted on scene by MassDOT, Framingham Fire and EMS, and the Medical Examiners Office. The right and middle lanes were closed for two hours while an investigation was conducted.

State Police are investigating the crash.