A multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave and Vassar St. in Cambridge has resulted in serious injuries and an arrest for operating under the influence, according to a social media post by the Cambridge Police Department. The incident occurred overnight and involved a collision between a vehicle, a moped, and an MIT Police cruiser. Emergency services, including the Cambridge Fire Department and ProEMS, were called to the scene where one person was treated for serious injuries and subsequently transported to a Boston hospital.
The Cambridge Police Department reported that the operator of one vehicle, identified as a New Jersey resident, was arrested on-scene for "Operating Under the Influence – Liquor and Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle." As the investigation continues, details have been sparse, but the involvement of first responders including MIT Police, suggests the gravity of the collision and the swift action taken to address it.
The CPD Traffic Unit is currently leading the ongoing investigation to piece together the exact cause and sequence of events leading up to the crash. According to the Cambridge Police Department's Facebook page, the crash has caused concern among the community, and more information is expected to be made available as the Traffic Unit unravels the specifics of the incident. Residents and commuters are advised to stay informed of developments as they may impact local traffic patterns in the coming days.
