Bicycle accidents can happen when we least expect them, and they can have severe impacts. While accidents cannot be completely prevented, attentive driving can reduce the risk of an accident occurring. It is essential for all drivers to remember they share the road with bicyclists and need to look out for them.
On June 4, the Boston Police Department received information about an injury accident involving a bicycle and a vehicle. Initial reports said that the accident involved significant injury to the bicyclist. The accident was reported to police at 2:30 p.m. and occurred on 585 Massachusetts Avenue.
Upon arrival at the scene, first responders administered care to the hurt individual, and they were transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance. No fatalities were reported. The accident was cleared, and the normal flow of traffic resumed in the area.