BEVERLY, Mass. — A driver is being summonsed to court after allegedly striking a commuter train and leaving the scene on Thursday afternoon.
According to Transit Police, the 46-year-old man from Beverly drove through the crossing gate at the intersection of Cabot and Russell Street.
The driver continued and struck a train before fleeing the scene. The car’s bumper and license plate were knocked off due to the impact.
With that information, officers responded to the man’s home and issued a summons.
Police did not release the man’s identity.
9/26 430PM Cabot/Russell St, Beverly 46y/o operator of a 00 Nissan went through the crossing gate and struck #MBTA commuter train & left the scene. Bumper w/license plate was knocked from V. Officers responded to the driver's residence/he will be summoned to court. pic.twitter.com/GsnyGLuYXR
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) September 27, 2024
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