Crime & Safety
Wayland Teen Seriously Injured In Bicycle Collision
The 13-year-old was flown to a Boston hospital on Tuesday afternoon.
WAYLAND, MA — A Wayland teenager was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon in a collision with a car.
According to firefighters, the 13-year-old was riding a bicycle when he was hit by a driver in a car. The teen was taken to Boston Children's Hospital via helicopter, the department said.
The collision happened around 4:30 p.m. along Route 27 near Old Connecticut Path, Chief Neil McPherson said. The cause of the collision was still under investigation as of Tuesday evening.
Crews transported a 13 yo male to Town Hall landing zone as a result of car vs. bicycle accident. Medflight transported 1 patient with serious injuries to Children’s hospital. pic.twitter.com/63hAnyOgmP
— Wayland Fire (@WaylandFire) September 1, 2020
The helicopter landed at Wayland Town Hall before heading to Boston, the fire department said. Sudbury firefighters provided aid to Wayland during the landing.
