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“At least at this preliminary juncture, we don't have any reason
to believe that this was an intentional act,” Suffolk County
District Attorney Kevin Hayden said at a news conference. “It
may very well end up being a tragic accident.”
Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said four people were
hospitalized. The driver and one pedestrian were in critical
condition early on, but several hours later the driver's
condition had improved. Two others declined medical treatment at
the scene. Cox and others noted that the outcome could have been
far worse given the location.
“This is such a busy part of the city, right on the middle of
the day, people going back and forth on their way to get lunch
and support our small businesses,” Mayor Michelle Wu said. “And
so it's quite shocking to see the scene as it stands right now.”
The Boston Fire Department, on social media, said the Penske
truck struck multiple poles and was wedged between a pole and
the building. Firefighters extracted the trapped driver from the
cab of truck.
In a statement, Penske spokesman Randolph Ryerson said it was
“aware of the incident” and was monitoring it closely.
“Penske will be cooperating fully with authorities to support
their investigation,” Ryerson said. “Our thoughts are with those
who have been injured in this unfortunate incident. Based on our
records, the truck involved was out on rent to a commercial
trucking company. We have no other information at this time.”
Police did not provide the driver's name or the circumstances
that led to the accident. Images from the scene showed the truck
on its side surrounded by police officers and firefighters. The
truck appeared to be empty, Hayden said.
The crash initially raised fears of terrorism, coming four
months after a man inspired by the terrorist group Islamic State
killed 14 people by driving a truck through crowds on historic
Bourbon Street.
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