Crime & Safety

Bear Struck, Killed by Vehicle on I-495

The incident Sunday came after several bear sightings in Westford.

A bear was struck by a vehicle on I-495 Sunday afternoon.

WCVB-TV reported the animal was hit at about 2:45 p.m. on the northbound side of the highway. It dragged itself to the median, where state health officials euthanized it.

The incident came after several bear sightings in Westford and Chelmsford.

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