Grafton resident struck, killed by truck on Mass. Pike

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GRAFTON – A Grafton resident was struck and killed on the Mass. Turnpike eastbound at mile marker 98, according to Mass. State Police.

Around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, troopers assigned to the Charlton Barracks responded to multiple reports of a pedestrian struck by a truck. Once on scene, troopers discovered the victim deceased and requested assistance from the State Police Collision Analysis & Reconstruction Section; the Crime Scene Services Section; the Detective Unit assigned to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office; and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The victim has been identified as Jayson Bastarache, 36, of Grafton.

Though not immediately clear why the victim entered the roadway, troopers discovered a bicycle on a nearby side street and footprints leading to the highway.

For the safety of motorists and investigators, officials made one lane available for travel from mile marker 96-98, but all others remain closed until approximately 11 p.m.

Grafton Fire Department assisted with Engine 2, the Rescue and Med Star vehicles.

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