On Friday, Braintree police responded to two incidents involving a man and box trucks on Washington Street. The first incident occurred when a man walked into the road in front of a delivery truck at 1574 Washington St. and then laid down under the truck. The driver had to physically remove the man before he ran away. Meanwhile, at 1599 Washington St., a different man was struck by a box truck owned by the Braintree Electric Light Department. The man was treated for serious injuries and taken to a local hospital. It is unclear if the two incidents are related.
The Braintree Police Department is investigating the incidents, but did not provide details on whether the man hit at 1599 Washington St. was the same individual who lay under the truck at 1574 Washington St. The driver of the delivery truck stopped before hitting the man in the first incident, showing quick thinking and caution. The fact that the two incidents occurred in close proximity raises questions about the possible connection between them.
The Braintree community is on edge following these incidents, and residents are concerned about the safety of pedestrians and the actions of individuals on the road. The investigation into these incidents is ongoing, and the Braintree Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward. The safety of pedestrians and drivers on Washington Street is a top priority for authorities as they seek to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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