WALTHAM, MA – A chaotic scene unfolded in a Boston suburb on Wednesday when a motorist collided with three individuals, including a law enforcement officer, and subsequently absconded with a police cruiser. The male suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, later crashed the stolen vehicle, sparking a foot chase.
The drama began on Totten Pond Road in Waltham, Massachusetts, situated roughly 10 miles west of Boston. The suspect’s car initially hit a utility crew from National Grid, inflicting serious injuries on one worker. The injured crew members were swiftly rushed to a nearby hospital.
In the wake of the initial collision, the suspect seized a police cruiser and made a hasty retreat from the scene. However, he later crashed the stolen cruiser, which led to a foot chase by law enforcement. The suspect was eventually captured, but his identity has not yet been revealed.
The incident is currently under active investigation by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and local and state police. More information will be shared as the investigation progresses.