UPDATE: 3/14/16: Man pleads not guilty in hit-and-run
A 47-year-old cyclist from Framingham sustained non-life-threatening injuries early Friday night when he was struck by a gray pickup driven by a 21-year-old Wellesley man at the intersection of Hampshire Road and Bristol Road, according to Wellesley police. The driver left the scene, but with the help of witnesses, the police identified him and he turned himself in later on to face drunk driving and other charges.
The cyclist, who was unconscious at the scene, was brought to Beth Israel Deaconess hospital in Boston for evaluation. Early word was that he broke a wrist and had leg injuries. Witnesses described the cyclist as being dragged by the truck and the bike was mangled. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and reflectors, and his bike had a light, according to local news reports.
The driver was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident, operating under the influence of alcohol, speeding and more. According to the Townsman, police allege that the driver said “I guess that’s what you get when you chug wine” when informed his blood alcohol level exceeded the legal limit.
More here from 7 News:
It’s hard to believe that drinking and driving still occur in this day and age, with all the education that goes out to young people about it. On the following Sat evening I saw on Rt 128 a flashing highway sign: Spring Breakers – Don’t Drink and Drive. I suspect that this is what was going on in this case – a kid home for spring break, not using his college-educated head. Prayers to the cyclist – relieved he wasn’t killed but he could have been. Let this be a wake up call to all of us.
Why does every article about this mention that the cyclist had lights and was wearing a helmet as if somehow otherwise it would be his fault. They don’t mention the driver was drunk until the very end. Ugh.
Agreed. News reporters always seem biased against cyclists and towards drivers. The fact of the matter is that the driver was drunk and struck the cyclist; not the other way around! I wish Bruce a speedy recovery and I hope the the law strikes a heavy hand on this driver.
The bicyclist was my brother. I hope he’s doing okay.
We hope so too. Best wishes for his recovery. Bob/Deborah
My daughters and I arrived as first car on scene after accident, called 911, and then with several concerned neighbors provided comfort care and kept the cyclist/your brother company until paramedics arrived. He remains in our family’s prayers for complete recovery.
i was also there. I just hope he makes a full recovery. I have been thinking of him ever since I saw him lying there.
Quick health and healing to the bicyclist. We ALL must slow down. This is a reminder for me as well!!