Attleboro, MA (March 4, 2026) – A person died on Wednesday morning, March 4, after a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a sedan on Interstate 95 near Exit 4 in Attleboro. The collision occurred during the morning commute near mile marker 4.3.
Emergency units responded to the scene and provided CPR to a person found seriously hurt in the crash. The individual was taken to Sturdy Memorial Hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.
Officials said the crash involved a sedan and a tractor-trailer, both of which sustained significant damage. According to responders, the person receiving emergency treatment was in the sedan. They also reported that a man wearing shorts and boots fled from the scene following the crash. Officials said no other people at the scene required medical attention.
Several lanes of I-95 near mile marker 4.3 were temporarily closed while crews responded to the collision and cleared the roadway. Drivers experienced delays in the area before lanes were reopened.
More details will be released as soon as they become available.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.
Why Crashes Involving Tractor-Trailers Can Be Severe
Collisions involving tractor-trailers often result in significant damage because of the size and weight difference between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles. When a smaller vehicle collides with a large truck, the impact forces can be much greater for the occupants of the smaller vehicle.
Highway crashes involving trucks frequently occur near exits or merging areas where traffic patterns change. Drivers may slow, merge, or switch lanes in these areas, increasing the risk of sudden stops or side impacts.
Large trucks also require longer distances to stop compared to passenger vehicles. When traffic becomes congested during busy commute periods, even a brief delay in reaction time can lead to a serious collision.
