2 workers seriously hurt after Boston crash, driver suspected of OUI, police say

A Wellesley Hills man was charged in connection with a crash that left two construction workers seriously hurt on Saturday, according to Massachusetts State Police.

Pedro Campos, 32, faces the charges of operating under the influence of liquor and negligent operation, state police confirmed with MassLive. His arraignment is scheduled for Monday at Brighton District Court.

At around 2:30 a.m., troopers were notified of a serious crash on the westbound side of the Massachusetts Turnpike at the Beacon Street overpass in Boston, state police said in a statement.

The left lane remained open to cars at the time of the crash, whereas the center and right lanes were closed to accommodate construction work, state police said. A Nissan Pathfinder drove into the work zone and struck an elevated scissor lift that had two workers board.

Boston EMS took the two workers to local hospitals, state police said.

“For the safety of motorists, investigators, and highway workers, officials closed all westbound lanes until shortly before 4 a.m. when the scene was cleared,” the statement read.