A fatal wrong-way crash occurred on Interstate 93 (I-93) in the early hours of Sunday, June 29. According to authorities, 81-year-old Antone Carvalho allegedly entered the highway traveling southbound in the northbound lane at exit 15B, resulting in a head-on collision with another driver.
**28-Year-Old Riley Sergi Killed**
The victim who succumbed to his injuries was identified as 28-year-old Riley Sergi of Haverhill. He was pronounced dead after being transported to the hospital following the crash. The other driver involved, Antone Carvalho, is expected to be arraigned at a later date.
**Background on Wrong-Way Crashes**
This incident marks the second fatal wrong-way crash in less than a week and the latest in a series of similar incidents. In recent weeks, there have been multiple reports of wrong-way drivers causing crashes on Massachusetts highways, including one that injured a trooper responding to the scene.
**State Efforts to Address Wrong-Way Crashes**
In an effort to reduce these types of crashes, Governor Maura Healey signed legislation earlier this year aimed at improving safety measures at high-risk areas. The Suffolk District Attorney's office has assured that the investigation into Sunday's crash will be thorough and careful.
This article only reports on the incident involving Riley Sergi and Antone Carvalho. For a list of other incidents reported by BPD in the 24-hour period ending Monday morning, please refer to Source 1.