Good Samaritan seriously injured helping driver on Route 24

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A 27-year-old man named Zach Alfi was seriously injured while trying to help a driver who had spun out on Route 24 in Freetown, Massachusetts. Alfi, who had just married his wife Molly in September, pulled over to check on the other driver but was then struck by a third vehicle as he was walking back to his own car. Alfi suffered multiple broken bones and is facing a long recovery, but his wife says they are grateful he is alive.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the risks that Good Samaritans face when trying to assist others on the roadside. While Alfi's actions were selfless, they ultimately led to him sustaining life-threatening injuries. The story raises awareness about the importance of driver safety and caution when passing by disabled vehicles.

The details

According to police, on the night of February 20th, a vehicle spun out on the shoulder of Route 24 South in Freetown. Zach Alfi, who was on his way to pick up his wife Molly from work, pulled over to check on the other driver, who was unharmed. As Alfi was walking back to his own car, a third vehicle lost control and struck him. Alfi was rushed to the hospital with multiple broken bones and spent days in the ICU in a medically-induced coma. He has a long road to recovery ahead, including several planned surgeries.

• On the night of February 20th, a vehicle spun out on the shoulder of Route 24 South in Freetown.
• Zach Alfi pulled over to check on the other driver, who was unharmed.
• As Alfi was walking back to his own car, a third vehicle lost control and struck him.
• Alfi has spent the last two weeks recovering in the hospital.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Zach Alfi faces a long road to recovery, including multiple surgeries. A GoFundMe has been set up to help cover his medical expenses.