Triton High School senior killed in wrong-way crash on Route 1 in Revere, state police say

REVERE, Mass. — A juvenile was killed in a wrong-way crash in Revere early Sunday morning.

According to Massachusetts State Police, troopers responded around 3:23 a.m. to multiple 911 calls reporting a wrong-way driver traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Route 1 in the Saugus-Revere area.

Minutes later, as troopers were responding, the wrong-way driver struck another vehicle head-on just south of Sargent Street in Revere.

The wrong-way vehicle was on fire when first responders arrived. Despite lifesaving efforts, the driver died at the scene.

State police said because the wrong-way driver is a juvenile, he will not be identified at this time out of respect for his family and loved ones.

The driver of the second vehicle suffered minor injuries and was taken by EMS to a Boston hospital.

All lanes of Route 1 were closed until approximately 8:15 a.m.

The victim, who was a senior at Triton High School, was known around the community as a kind and caring individual, Superintendent Brian Forget said.

<i>Dear Triton Community, </i>

<i>It is with profound sadness that I share the news that a senior at the High School passed away in a motor vehicle accident early this morning. The student’s name is not being released at this time. </i>

<i>Our student was highly involved and connected to many within the Triton community. Those who knew him saw daily how kind and caring he was to each and every member of our school community. We are heartbroken, and as a Community, we grieve this loss. Our deepest condolences go out to the family. </i>

<i>We are committed to supporting our students and staff in every way we can during this difficult time. District-wide counselors and support staff will be available tomorrow and throughout this week at Triton High School for any student or staff member who needs them. The district is also partnering with the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) to bring in additional crisis support personnel and comfort dogs to help students and staff through the coming days at Triton and other district schools. We are grateful for NEMLEC’s quick response and partnership.</i>

<i>We ask the community to respect the privacy of the family, and to allow students and staff the space to mourn this tragic loss. </i>

<i>Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly with questions or concerns. However, because the accident remains under investigation, questions about the accident should be directed to the Massachusetts State Police.</i>

<i>Sincerely,</i>

<i>Brian</i>

—  Brian L. Forget, Superintendent of Schools

The crash remains under investigation.

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