Vehicle crashes into utility pole on Lexington St, Waltham MA


A vehicle crashed into a utility pole near Lexington Street. One female occupant is being evaluated by ambulance. The vehicle is blocking both northbound lanes, causing road closure and traffic diversion. The power company was contacted to inspect the utility pole for damage, though no visible damage was reported.
Audio|Source: Waltham Police & Fire
02:43
Transcript:
00:00
Just confirming, is that near Lexington St?
00:02
Yes, near Lexington St.
00:04
Front. Redact, I thank you.
00:05
1460.
00:06
Force over control.
00:07
Waltham in control? Do you enter a check of City Hall, Cazibo, and Common, all in order? Right.
00:14
Cancel the rescue.
00:15
Waltham have fire rescue one?
00:17
I've got scanned with those returning.
00:18
Returning 1416.
00:20
248, 453. Go ahead.
00:21
This is your God.
00:22
Okay, so. Roger.
00:23
453 to Woffing.
00:24
453, go ahead.
00:25
Yes, sir, guys. Wolfory control.
00:26
Waltham control.
00:27
C.A.O. For SUV right in front of books.
00:30
You look properly.
00:31
Roger NGV in front of Papageno's.
00:33
It'll be Walpd-DMotto.
00:34
Can I get it please?
00:35
Mass 9. Bloc truck up there.
00:37
2-0. Roger.
00:39
4-5-3D control.
00:40
Control. Walt D.
00:41
Control. This vehicle is blocking both northbound lanes on Lexington Street.
00:46
If we could get another car to divert traffic either at Sturns Hill Road or the shopping complex further down Lexington Street.
00:55
Okay. Baltimore, 447.
00:57
Hi, Lexington Street at Windsor Village, shut down the road there.
01:03
Roger. Roger. Lexington Street, Commander Walden.
01:05
The Lexington Street, Commander.
01:07
One crashed into a pole, one occupant being evaluated by Armstrong.
01:10
Can you contact the power company, have them check? Pole 111[1] near Lexington Street.
01:16
No visible damage, but it was struck at high speed.
01:18
One female occupant in the vehicle.
01:21
I'm trying to evaluate.
01:22
We'll contact Eversource to check pole 111 near Lexington Street.
01:27
1421.
01:28
You stand by for the tow.
01:30
You're standing by for the tow.
01:31
1021.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Pole 111: Utility Pole Identifier
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Location mentioned:
Near Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452
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