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Massachusetts Governor Healey reports progress on wrong-way driving prevention as high school student dies in fiery crash - Fall River Reporter

BOSTON — State officials on Monday outlined progress on a $75 million initiative to reduce wrong-way Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has announced progress on a $75 million initiative to reduce wrong-way driving crashes, following the death of a 17-year-old high school senior in a fiery head-on collision on Route 1 in Revere. The driver, a senior at Triton Regional High School in Byfield, was traveling south in the northbound lanes of Route 1 near Sargent Street when he struck another vehicle head-in. His car became engulfed in flames and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver sustained minor injuries. The initiative, launched in June, has installed 86 wrong-Way detection systems, deployed 12 portable detection and warning trailers, and upgraded signage and pavement markings at 85 percent of highway ramps statewide. The technology detects wrong-ways movements, alerts transportation officials and law enforcement in real time, and activates illuminated warning signs with flashing lights.

Massachusetts Governor Healey reports progress on wrong-way driving prevention as high school student dies in fiery crash - Fall River Reporter

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BOSTON — State officials on Monday outlined progress on a $75 million initiative to reduce wrong-way driving crashes, as a North Shore community mourns the death of a 17-year-old high school senior ki... [2989 symbols]

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