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Stolen Car Crashes Into Cambridge Building, Two Hospitalized, Driver Arrested

Police cite safety for declining to pursue the fleeing vehicle, with investigators examining the crash.

Overview

  • Officers attempted to stop the reported stolen vehicle near Massachusetts Avenue and Albany Street before the driver fled down Albany Street.
  • Police say they did not give chase for safety reasons and learned of the wreck from subsequent 911 calls.
  • The vehicle crashed into a building near Albany, Waverly and Erie Streets in Cambridge.
  • A building occupant suffered serious injuries, and another person was also transported to a hospital.
  • The driver was taken into custody on related charges as nearby roads were closed for the ongoing investigation.