One Car Crash Shuts Route 9 East Down During Evening Commute
December 16th:  An accident at 4:30 PM on Route 9 East at Oak Street created a commuter
nightmare.  The one car crash shut down the eastbound lanes after a pole was struck.  The pole
ended up leaning over Route 9 and took several hours to fix.  Backup during the commuter hours
was from Rt. 9 at Oak into Natick.  The driver was seriously injured and transported by Natick
Fire A1 to Boston.
Natick and Wellesley Fire treat the victim prior to
extrication from the vehicle.  Captain Dennehy (WFD
Car3) is on the right.
Officer Dennehy with the extensive
delays visible in the background. Rt. 9
East was shut down and traffic detoured.
Lieutenant Wagstaff (WFD E2) and Officer Hughes
keep an eye on the vehicle as it is removed.
Officer Hughes and Sgt. Showstead
Officer Dennehy directs traffic away from the crash
and down Oak Street.
Officer Hughes.  The pole leans over
Route 9 in the background.