CHICOPEE, Mass. — A Massachusetts State Police trooper was seriously injured by a hit-and-run driver during a traffic stop early Tuesday morning.
Around 2:20 a.m., the trooper was conducting a traffic stop when he was struck by a vehicle on the westbound side of Interstate 90 near Exit 51 in Chicopee.
Other troopers responded to the scene, closed all the westbound lanes, and the injured trooper was rushed to Baystate Medical Center with injuries state police described as “serious.”
The driver involved in the crash didn’t remain at the scene.
Massachusetts State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble said Tuesday morning that the suspected driver has been taken into custody.
Noble detailed that the injured trooper was recovering from his serious injuries and said they do not appear to be life-threatening.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey said the incident proved how dangerous police work on the roadways can be.
“People got to understand that every time they’re out there, they’re putting their life on the line,” Healey said. “Be careful when you’re out on the roads. Pay attention.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact the state police detective unit assigned to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office at 413-505-5993. The investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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