Last week, a motor vehicle accident on Route 28 North in Medford injured a pedestrian, who later died at the hospital. According to state police reports, the pedestrian was hit by a 2003 BMW X5 in the right lane. The 33-year-old driver was not injured.
The pedestrian, a 53-year-old man from Medford, was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital and died at the hospital. Medford’s Deputy Fire Chief said that stretch of roadway is particularly prone to accidents, although they usually do not involve pedestrians.
Police closed Route 28 for three hours following the motor vehicle crash so they could investigate and reconstruct the accident. It is clear if the driver will face any charges.
Pedestrian killed on Fellsway in Medford, Boston Globe, October 9, 2009
Call a Medford pedestrian accident attorney for information on your legal options if you have been injured on the road.