Massachusetts State Trooper Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run on I-90, Suspect Arrested

A Massachusetts State Police trooper was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 90 near exit 51 in Chicopee while conducting a traffic stop early Tuesday morning. The trooper had stopped a tractor-trailer driver for a safety violation when a passing vehicle struck him and fled the scene. The trooper was taken to Baystate Medical Center and is expected to make a full recovery, despite the severity of his injuries. Authorities have since apprehended the suspect believed to be responsible for the crash, though their identity has not been publicly released. Police emphasized the importance of the Move Over Law to protect first responders and urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Hampden District Attorney's Office. The trooper, who has been with the Massachusetts State Police for less than a year but has nearly a decade of prior municipal police experience, is receiving ongoing support from the department and community.