Fernando R. Pizarro : Cement Truck Driver in Fatal Crash Not Impaired: Mass State Police

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Cement truck accident South Boston
2. Fatal pedestrian crash Mass State Police

Massachusetts State Police reported that the cement truck driver involved in a fatal pedestrian crash in South Boston was not impaired or distracted. The victim, 57-year-old Fernando R. Pizarro, was struck and killed by the truck while in his wheelchair at an intersection. Pizarro, who was previously homeless, suffered fatal injuries in the crash. The driver of the 2020 Mack Granite cement truck, owned by Boston Sand and Gravel, was cooperative with investigators and tested negative for alcohol or drugs. The truck was towed for further examination as the investigation continues. No evidence of impairment or distraction has been found so far.

Tragic Accident in South Boston Claims Life of Wheelchair-Bound Man

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a pedestrian in a wheelchair lost his life in a tragic accident in South Boston this week. The incident occurred at the intersection of Traveler Street and Frontage Road, where 57-year-old Fernando R. Pizarro was struck and killed by a cement truck.

Details of the Accident

The Massachusetts State Police responded to the scene of the accident just after 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday. According to initial reports, Mr. Pizarro was moving in and around stopped vehicles in his wheelchair when he was struck by the cement truck. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The investigation into the incident revealed that the driver of the cement truck, a 53-year-old man from Medford, was not impaired or distracted at the time of the crash. The truck, owned by Boston Sand and Gravel, was being driven in compliance with federal Department of Transportation regulations.

Cooperation and Investigation

Both the driver of the truck and representatives from Boston Sand and Gravel have been fully cooperative with investigators. The truck has been towed to a State Police facility for further examination by the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section.

Despite the lack of evidence pointing to impairment or distraction on the part of the truck driver, the investigation into the incident remains ongoing. State Police are working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the tragic accident and determine the cause of the collision.

Remembering Fernando R. Pizarro

Mr. Pizarro, who was known to have previously lived at a Boston homeless shelter, leaves behind a community mourning his loss. His tragic death serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and vigilance, particularly when sharing the streets with vulnerable road users.

As the investigation continues, our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Fernando R. Pizarro. May his memory be a blessing, and may his story serve as a call to action for increased awareness and caution on our roads.