State police identify man who was struck, killed by car on Route 1 in Saugus

SAUGUS, Mass. — Investigators have identified a man who was struck and killed by car while trying to cross Route 1 in Saugus on Tuesday night.

Troopers responding to a report of a crash involving a pedestrian on the southbound side of the highway in the area of Burger King and the Essex Street exit around 10 p.m. found 45-year-old Carlos Vasquez, of Bennington, Vermont, suffering from serious injuries, according to Massachusetts State Police.

Vasquez was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

A preliminary investigation indicated that Vasquez was crossing the highway to reach his girlfriend who was waiting for him, state police said.

The driver involved in the crash remained at the scene and was said to be cooperative with troopers. There have been no charges filed at this time.

The crash remains under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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