Douglas Highway Department Worker Struck by Car
DOUGLAS, Mass. — A worker from the Douglas Highway Department was injured after being struck by a vehicle while clearing debris from the road. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. near 81 Main Street on Route 16.
Approximately 30 minutes later, first responders received multiple 911 calls reporting the crash. Upon arrival, they discovered that a passing vehicle had collided with both the worker and the highway department’s truck.
The injured worker sustained a non-life-threatening head injury and was transported to UMass Medical Center for treatment. Following the incident, Route 16 was closed for several hours.
The Douglas Police Department, along with the Central Massachusetts Accident Reconstruction Unit, is currently investigating the crash.
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