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Manhunt Underway After Fatal I-95 Crash Involving Abandoned Trailer

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Key Details Police are actively searching for a man spotted fleeing on foot after a fatal crash on Interstate 95 northbound near exit 4 in Attleboro, Massachusetts on March 4th around 6 a.m. The suspect was last seen wearing shorts and boots. What Happened A Honda Civic collided with an abandoned detached trailer left on the roadway shoulder. The vehicle's front end became lodged underneath the trailer upon impact. A second tractor-trailer was found stopped partially off the roadway nearby. Why It Matters The driver of the Civic, identified as 43-year-old Chad Askew, was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The District Attorney's office confirmed no truck drivers were present at the scene when authorities arrived, though investigators have not definitively confirmed whether the fleeing suspect was a professional driver. Investigation Status Police continue their search for the man who fled the scene. Additional details about the crash remain under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact local authorities immediately.

Original article from CDLLife
"Police searching for presumed truck driver after fatal crash involving abandoned trailer"
https://cdllife.com/2026/police-searching-for-presumed-truck-driver-after-fatal-crash-involving-abandoned-trailer/
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