BOSTON (WHDH) - BOSTON (WHDH) — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 93 in Boston Wednesday morning, causing major traffic backups during the morning commute.
An adult male was hit around 5:15 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the Southeast Expressway between Exit 15 and Exit 16 in the city’s Dorchester neighborhood, Massachusetts State Police said.
Trooper Ryan Ware responded to the scene and administered emergency first aid, but police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police determined that the victim was struck by a Subaru Forester, operated by a 40-year-old Norton man.
The right two lanes of the highway were closed between Columbia Road and Andrew Square while police investigated. All lanes have since been reopened to traffic.
Transportation officials warned travelers to seek alternate routes. Delays of up to two hours snarled the commute.
The pedestrian’s name hasn’t been made public. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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