A devastating incident occurred in Milford yesterday morning when a 71-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, leaving him trapped between it and a parked utility truck. According to a Facebook post by the Milford Police Department, the man sustained chest trauma and internal injuries as a result of the collision.
The Milford Public Safety Communications Center received the distress call at 9:32 am from an officer on detail. After the call, the Milford Police and Fire Departments, along with Community EMS, swiftly arrived to provide emergency services to the injured man. The incident prompted the closure of portions of Grove St., which remains cordoned off while the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council Accident Reconstruction team investigates the scene.
The injured man was subsequently airlifted to UMASS Memorial Hospital in Worcester, a move that signals the severe nature of his injuries. As the investigation into the cause of the crash continues, the community has been alerted to potential traffic disruptions due to the ongoing road closures.
For those seeking further details regarding this incident, queries can be directed to [email protected], as mentioned in the Milford Police Department's statement. The circumstances of the crash, including the involvement of the driver and potential contributing factors, are still under inquiry, and more information is expected to be released as it becomes available.
