11-Year-Old Bicyclist Hospitalized In Crash With Northborough Police Car

NORTHBOROUGH, MA — An 11-year-old boy was hospitalized with injuries believed to be minor after his bicycle collided with a Northborough police cruiser Tuesday afternoon.

The crash occurred at about 3:15 p.m. Aug. 25 at Main and River streets, according to Police Chief Brian Griffin. A preliminary investigation found that the cruiser was exiting a Main Street parking lot when it collided with the bicycle.

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Northborough Fire EMS transported the boy to an area hospital. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, police said.

The officer was also taken to an area hospital as a precaution.

The Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council Accident Reconstruction Team is investigating the cause of the crash.

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