A serious car crash at 1398 River Street in Hyde Park has prompted the closure of River Street between Gordon St and Reservation Road, as Boston authorities undertake an extensive investigation into the incident. The single-vehicle accident, considered life-threatening according to a post from the Boston Police Department, occurred under unknown circumstances, leading to significant traffic disruptions in the area.
Traffic Advisory: River Street in Hyde Park is closed between Gordon St and Reservation Road while police investigate a life threatening one car crash at 1398 River Street.
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) January 1, 2024
Details of the collision are scant as officials have yet to release information about the driver's identity or what caused the crash, the road remains shut while emergency services and crash scene investigators work through the wreckage, scattered debris tells tale of the vehicular turmoil, residents and motorists are advised to avoid the area until clearances are given. The Boston Police have not provided an expected timeline for when River Street will reopen to the general traffic flow.
The condition of the driver involved in the crash has also not been disclosed.
As the investigation proceeds, the Boston Police Department encourages anyone with information regarding the crash to come forward and assist by sharing their accounts or any relevant details they have.
