"The driver, who was heading south in the northbound lanes on Route 1, died at the scene, police say. A state trooper has died after his cruiser was struck on Route 1 in Lynnfield by a wrong-way driver early Wednesday."
"The trooper was among several officers who responded around 2 a.m. to reports of a gray Jeep heading south in the northbound lanes. The two vehicles then collided head on."
"Following the trooper's passing, Gov. Maura Healey released a statement recognizing his bravery. 'This act of service and courage is what our State Police are called to do every day,' she said."
A state trooper died after a wrong-way driver struck his cruiser on Route 1 in Lynnfield. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. when reports of a gray Jeep heading south in the northbound lanes were received. The trooper was injured and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital but succumbed to his injuries later that morning. Authorities have not released the identities of the driver or the trooper. Governor Maura Healey acknowledged the trooper's bravery and expressed condolences to his family and fellow officers.
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