Crime & Safety
Bear Cub Hit By Motorcycle In Littleton
A motorcyclist was hurt after colliding with a bear cub on Route 2 in Littleton Sunday night, police said.
LITTLETON, MA — A motorcycle struck a bear cub on Route 2 in Littleton Sunday night, killing the cub and injuring the motorcyclist. The crash happened at about 6:40 p.m. near the Interstate 495 interchange. The driver was hospitalized with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, according to Littleton fire Chief Scott Wodzinski.
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The motorcyclist was traveling east on Route 2 when the bear cub wandered on the road, officials said.
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Photo: This motorcycle was involved in a collision with a bear cub in Littleton on Route 2 July 2, 2017. (Credit: Littleton Fire Department)
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