Watch CBS News

State Police say street racing may have caused deadly chain-reaction I-93 crash

Police: Street racing cars may have caused deadly chain-reaction Braintree crash
Police: Street racing cars may have caused deadly chain-reaction Braintree crash 00:28

BRAINTREE – Massachusetts State Police say two cars racing may have played a role in a deadly crash on Interstate 93

It happened just before 9 p.m. Sunday on I-93 north in Braintree.

Police said 46-year-old Michael Wojdag of Hanson was killed when his car was hit and then went off the road. 

braintree-racing-hit-and-run-frame-149.jpg
Michael Wojdag. Family Photo

State Police said new evidence shows two other cars were speeding and racing each other. They did not stay at the scene of the crash. Police are now trying to find those drivers.

"I would just like people to know that he was an incredible husband, father and friend. Any help in identifying those responsible would be greatly appreciated," a family spokesperson said.  

Anyone with information is asked to call police.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.