Chaos struck the streets of Quincy yesterday afternoon, with two separate motor vehicle crashes reported by the Quincy Police Department. The first accident occurred near Wendy's on Newport Avenue around 2:49 PM, where a vehicle was blindsided by another car pulling out of the fast-food restaurant's parking lot. The collision was strong enough to flip the vehicle onto its side. According to the Quincy Police Department's post on Facebook, a Massachusetts Uniform Citation was issued to the driver exiting Wendy's for failure to yield and making an improper turn.
The aftermath of the incident saw both vehicles being towed away as Quincy Fire Department and Brewster EMS quickly made the scene. Remarkably, none of the occupants in the vehicles required medical assistance, demonstrating luck was on their side despite the unexpected turmoil. A mere twenty-three minutes later, another driver lost control of a red Jeep turning onto Quincy St. from Burgin Parkway. This vehicle to just manage flew over a traffic island and made an abrupt stop against the back wall of Triangle Transmission's garage.
No bystanders within the auto repair shop at 62 Liberty St. suffered injuries, though the wall itself wasn't so fortunate. The driver of the Jeep was not as lucky, experiencing what officials believe might have been a medical episode leading to the crash. Fortunately, the driver's injuries were reported as non-life-threatening, and he was promptly transported to a local hospital for care. Quincy Building Department personnel arrived later to assess the penetration damage sustained by the business structure.
As the investigation continues for the second crash—no criminal charges to have been yet filed—the Quincy Police Department took to social media to caution motorists on road safety. In their appeal to the public, officers urged drivers to eliminate distractions such as cell phone, ear pods, eating/drinking, to wear seat belts, and to prepare for the unexpected, including the possibility of encountering distracted or impaired drivers. These incidents serve as a harsh reminder that attention to the road must be upheld by all those behind the wheel.
