11-Year-Old Bicyclist Struck by Northborough Police Cruiser

Overview

• Northborough police say a police cruiser struck an 11-year-old boy on a bicycle at the intersection of Main and River streets, with the department reporting the crash occurred Tuesday at about 3:15 p.m.
• The child, who was wearing a helmet, was taken to a hospital with minor injuries and later released according to official statements.
• The officer driving the cruiser was transported to a local hospital as a precaution and was evaluated, with no serious injuries reported.
• The Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (CMLEC) Accident Reconstruction Team has been called in to perform a technical investigation and police have not released further details or assigned fault.
• Expect updates when the reconstruction team completes its analysis because its findings will clarify how the parking‑lot exit, vehicle position, speed, and sight lines contributed to the collision and whether any citations or policy changes follow.