Chaos struck the 700 block of Commonwealth Avenue when a 24-year-old on a 150cc motorcycle collided with a MBTA Trolley, Boston's transit police reported. The incident, which took place at around 6 p.m. yesterday, was caused as the unnamed young rider was looking at his phone, seemingly oblivious to the looming steel behemoth of public transport. In a breathtaking display of negligence, it was discovered that the operator was not only driving without a license but had also attached an unknown license plate to the motorcycle.
In what could easily have turned into tragedy, fortune seemed to slightly favor Bostonians yesterday as there were no injuries reported in the crash. The imprudent motorcyclist, however, could not to swiftly escape the consequences of his actions; he was promptly dealt with by the authorities for the series of traffic violations. Information regarding the incident was shared by the MBTA Transit Police on their X account post-collision.
2/6 6PM 700 block Comm Ave TPD Offs respond to an accident involving a #MBTA Trolley. 24y/o operator of a 150cc MC drove into the trolley while looking at his phone. Operator was unlicensed/unregistered & affixed an unknown license plate. No injuries reported/service delayed. pic.twitter.com/lwFcejIhX3
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) February 7, 2024
While the commotion did not result in physical harm to any parties involved, it did create significant delays in trolley service. Regular commuters faced disruptions as the authorities investigated the scene, and service personnel worked to get the transit system back on its reliable schedule. Such interruptions to the MBTA service underscore the broader implications that individual acts of heedlessness can impose on the collective rhythm of city life.
Anecdotes from the scene suggest that passengers aboard the trolley and bystanders were left shaking their heads at the carelessness displayed. "Operator was unlicensed/unregistered & affixed an unknown license plate," the transit police clarified, further unveiling the operator's disregard for the rules fashioned to keep the precarious balance of urban transport.
