2 Pedestrians Hit by Vehicle in Arlington Stop & Shop Crash

Arlington Police Investigate Multiple Pedestrian Injuries in Supermarket Parking Lot Crash

Arlington police are investigating a crash that occurred in a Stop & Shop supermarket parking lot on Mass. Ave. on Saturday morning. The incident resulted in multiple pedestrians being struck and injured by an elderly driver.

According to Arlington Police Chief Julie Flaherty, officers responded to a reported motor vehicle crash involving pedestrians around 10:15 a.m. Upon arrival, they found several people injured and assisted firefighters in providing emergency care.

An initial investigation suggests that the driver of a 2005 Mercury Marquis vehicle, an 87-year-old man from Belmont, was pulling into the Stop and Shop parking lot when he struck an occupied parked vehicle and an exterior wall of the building. He then reversed the vehicle and struck multiple pedestrians.

Two pedestrians, a 61-year-old Arlington woman and a 70-year-old Randolph man, were transported to area hospitals for treatment. The driver was also treated at the scene and transported to an area hospital. The owner of the parked vehicle, a Harwich woman, did not report any injuries.

The Arlington Police Department is currently investigating the crash, and access to the parking lot will likely be disrupted for much of the afternoon. The Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis & Reconstruction Section (CARS) unit also responded to the scene to assist Arlington Police.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices, particularly in areas with high pedestrian traffic. Drivers should always be alert and aware of their surroundings, especially in parking lots where pedestrians may be walking between cars.

Pedestrians can also take steps to stay safe in parking lots by using designated crosswalks and walking paths, staying visible to drivers by wearing bright or reflective clothing, and avoiding distractions such as cell phones or headphones.

As the investigation into this crash continues, our thoughts are with the injured pedestrians and their families. We urge all drivers to prioritize safety on the road and take every precaution to prevent accidents like this from happening in the future.

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