Massachusetts State Trooper Injured in Hit-and-Run Released from Hospital

Massachusetts State Police Trooper Sean Clark, who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident while conducting a traffic stop on the Mass Pike near Chicopee, has been released from Baystate Medical Center and transferred to a rehabilitation facility to continue his recovery. The incident occurred on June 10 when Clark was struck by a car whose driver fled the scene but was later identified as 32-year-old Naisha Rodriguez of Springfield and taken into custody. Trooper Clark has been with the state police for less than a year but has nearly a decade of law enforcement experience. Authorities expressed gratitude for the public's support and used the occasion to remind motorists to move over for first responders stopped on the roadside, emphasizing the dangers posed by inattentive drivers. The driver faces charges including driving under the influence and causing serious bodily injury. Massachusetts State Police continue to wish Trooper Clark well in his recovery and stress the importance of road safety near emergency personnel.