Published in the September 9, 2015 edition
WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Fire Department Engine 1 and Ladder 1 responded at about 7:04 a.m. this morning to the scene of a serious motorcycle accident on the southbound side of Route 128. A 29-year-old Lynn man reportedly lost control of his motorcycle, went off the highway and crashed in the woods just before Exit 39, near North Avenue.
The man sustained very serious injuries but they were not believed to be life-threatening by State Police and responding emergency personnel. He was transported by Action Ambulance to Veterans’ Field on North Avenue and taken from there by a waiting MedFlight helicopter to Mass. General Hospital.
Fire Chief Michael Sullivan said that due to rush hour traffic, it was determined that MedFlight was the fastest way to get him into Boston for treatment for his traumatic injuries. The crash reportedly backed up southbound traffic on Route 128 to Route 1 for a time after the crash.
Sullivan said that Wakefield Engine 2 secured the landing site at Veterans’ Field. Units also stood by until the scene on Route 128 was cleared. A Stoneham Engine covered until Wakefield Fire units returned.
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Police responded a number of calls yesterday, including several abandoned 911 calls and burglar alarms accidentally activated.
At about 8:30 a.m. yesterday, police responded to the crossing gates at Albion Street and North Avenue on reports that the crossing gates has been struck by a tractor-trailer unit. The truck was described as dark blue with Pennsylvania license plates. Commuter Rail operator Keolis was also called to the scene. Wakefield Police passed along information and a case number to the MBTA.
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Between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. yesterday police responded to five abandoned 911 calls and accidental alarm activations.
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At about 1:30 p.m., a man walked into the Public Safety Building and reported to police a larceny of prescription medications from his vehicle while parked near Water and Preston streets. Police determined that the incident was unfounded and that the man had used up his prescription and his doctor was refusing to refill it.
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At about 2:45 p.m. yesterday, police were notified by personnel at a Main Street restaurant that they had refused to serve a man alcohol due to his intoxication level. The reporting party was unable to stop the man from getting into his metallic blue sedan and heading toward Melrose. Wakefield units were unable to locate the vehicle and Melrose Police were notified.
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At about 8:45 last night, police investigated an alarm going off at a Water Street car wash. Police determined that it appeared to be an oversight regarding an open payment box as there were no signs of forced entry. Police logged the incident in case further investigation is warranted at a later time.
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Just after 9 p.m. last night, a Preston Street resident reported a woman sleeping against her garage. Police said that the woman was voluntarily transported to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.
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At 12:15 a.m. this morning, police responded to a caller’s request for a well-being check on a relative. The caller’s father was found to be OK and at his home.
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The Fire Department responded to eight calls yesterday, five for medical aid.
