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Published on October 09, 2024
Driver Smashes Through Gardner Police Perimeter, Crashes Into National Grid SubstationSource: Google Street View

In an unexpected twist at a Gardner crash scene, a pickup truck driver hurdled through a police perimeter before crashing into an electrical substation, causing concern and disruption in the area. The incident occurred yesterday near a local community college and a golf course, adding a severe jolt to the day's routine happenings.

The Gardner Police stated that at approximately 1:50 p.m., while officers were addressing a separate accident on Green Street, a pickup truck accelerated through the scene and onto Route 140 North at a concerning speed, as reported by WHDH. The vehicle's escapade ended when it smashed through the gate of a National Grid electrical transfer station and collided with a utility pole.

The collision left the driver trapped in the truck amid live electrical hazards. Emergency responders quickly arrived and carefully extricated the driver, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries despite the potential for more serious harm. The driver was transported to Heywood Hospital for care, according to NBC Boston.

Details regarding the driver's identity and the motives behind this dangerous sprint have not been released as officials continue to assess the sequence of events leading up to the crash. Meanwhile, the substation, lying close to Perley Brook and adjacent to the Gardner Municipal Golf Course, appeared scarred by the intrusion, with images capturing the black pickup and the broken fence it bore upon impact.

Investigations by the police are ongoing as the community deals with the aftermath of the incident that, by good fortune, did not result in further injuries or fatalities. Elevated above, SKY7-HD footage showed the stark aftermath—a vehicle ensnared in a pole with surrounding barriers fractured by the force.