Updated: Marshfield MA Man Identified in Fatal Multi‑Vehicle Crash on I‑95 in Canton

Updated: Marshfield Man Identified in Fatal Multi‑Vehicle Crash on I‑95 in Canton

CANTON, MA — Massachusetts State Police have confirmed the identity of the man killed in a three‑vehicle collision on southbound Interstate 95 early Wednesday morning.

What Happened

• The crash occurred just before 6:30 a.m. near mile marker 25 on I‑95 South in Canton.
• Three vehicles were involved in the collision.
• Emergency crews responded to the scene shortly after the crash.

Victim Identified

• The driver who died was Matthew McTiernan, 22, of Marshfield, Massachusetts.
• McTiernan was the sole occupant of his vehicle, a Toyota sedan, and did not survive his injuries.
• State police have offered their condolences to his family.

Traffic Impact

• The crash impacted the morning commute, with all but one lane of southbound I‑95 blocked for hours.
• According to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), two left lanes were closed for a time but were fully reopened by around 10:30 a.m..

Investigation

• Massachusetts State Police say the cause of the crash is under investigation; no additional details about contributing factors have been released yet.

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