MassDOT worker fatally struck while clearing debris on Route 24
A Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) worker was struck and killed in Bridgewater Saturday night, State police said.
The collision happened at around 9:30 p.m. near Exit 28B on the northbound side of Route 24.
The MassDOT worker was picking up debris outside of their vehicle when they were struck.
The victim was later identified as 57-year-old David Sousa of Stoughton.
“We offer our deepest sympathies to the Sousa family and all who knew him,” said State Highway Administrator, Jonathan Gulliver.
“He worked for MassDOT in the Highway Division and was dedicated to service, working for several districts offices as a foreman. He was also a former Select Board chair in the town of Stoughton. He will be missed dearly,” Gulliver said.
The vehicle that struck Sousa stayed on scene.
All northbound lanes were closed from around 10:30 p.m. to 1:20 a.m. as detectives investigated the incident.
The incident is under investigation.