Crime & Safety

Westborough PD Praise Seat Belt That Saved Driver In Crash

Police said the driver had minor injuries and that the crash was a good example of the dangers of texting and driving.

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The front end of the car hit the back and underside of a truck on Route 9 — there were minor injuries reported.
The front end of the car hit the back and underside of a truck on Route 9 — there were minor injuries reported. (Westborough Fire Department)

WESTBOROUGH, MA — Westborough police are reminding drivers to buckle up after they said a seat belt saved the driver in a crash on Route 9 on Tuesday.

The crash happened on Route 9 near Wendy's on Tuesday night. A car hit the back and underside of a truck on the road, crushing the front end of the car. The driver suffered minor injuries.

Police said the crash was a good example of the dangers of using a phone while driving, hinting that the cause of the crash could have been distracted driving.

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One lane of Route 9 was temporarily closed.


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