A somber cloud hangs over Boston University this week following a tragic incident involving one of its shuttle buses and a pedestrian earlier this morning. The accident resulted in the untimely death of an individual who was struck by the vehicle at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Albany Street.
The Boston Police Department reported to the scene near 774 Albany Street at approximately 7:58 a.m. after receiving a distress call about a motor vehicle accident. Tragically, they discovered the pedestrian had become trapped under the bus. As noted by NBC Boston, the victim's condition was unclear at first, but the subsequent intervention by the Homicide Unit and Fatal Collision Team pointed to a graver reality.
A representative from Boston University confirmed the harrowing facts, in a statement obtained by Boston 25, "A shuttle bus was involved in an accident with a pedestrian at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Albany Street. The pedestrian is deceased."
The aftermath of the incident saw crucial roadways shut down, causing significant traffic disruptions throughout the area. Albany Street was closed in both directions between Northampton Street and Massachusetts Avenue, while the Massachusetts Avenue Connector inbound toward Boston Medical Center remained inaccessible, as police continued their investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
No further details on the victim or the events leading up to the accident have been released. Both sources report that the cause of the crash is actively being investigated by authorities, and updates are anticipated as more information becomes available. The Boston University community, and indeed all of Boston, waits with heavy hearts for answers in the wake of this tragedy.
