Early this morning, a collision involving a car and a scooter left two individuals with injuries in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood. NBC Boston reports that Boston Police responded to an incident that occurred near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and Humboldt Avenue at around 12:10 a.m. The two scooter riders were subsequently transported to a local hospital; one is facing life-threatening injuries.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. According to WHDH, the driver of the car involved was uninjured and remained on the scene. Officers arrived at the intersection following the reported crash at approximately 12:30 a.m. and discovered the injured parties.
As of now, additional details regarding the circumstances leading up to the accident have not been made public. The identities of the individuals involved have not been released, and updates on the condition of those injured are pending.
With the increasing frequency of vehicular collisions involving vulnerable road users like scooter riders, the incident in Roxbury highlights ongoing concerns about street safety in urban environments. As the local community awaits further information, Boston Police are urging anyone with knowledge of the crash to come forward and assist with the investigation.