Crash at Roslindale Medical Center

Filed under Boston by adam | November 18, 2006 | 3059 hits | 3 comments

I live almost across from the Greater Roslindale Dental and Medical Center. I noticed this on a short walk this morning, viewing the Medical Center basement from the east looking west on Washington Street. I took these photos with my cell phone (I apologize for my thumb in the bottom image — it’s not the most ergonomic design for snapshots). Click on either image for slightly larger versions:

I overheard someone say that an 87 year old man driving a car just flew into the building (not an easy feat considering the design of the intersection — no street actually points in this direction). He apparently at least survived the crash and was taken to the hospital. It’s hard to avoid thinking that this is an eminently predictable and avoidable problem. There are a lot of people out there who shouldn’t be driving. The state should revoke their licenses. The state should also provide a workable alternative for them to get around.

3 comments

  1. Gonéri Jan 28

    I understand your point of view but the vast majority or crash come from young driver, not senior. I guess the best it to force them to pass a basic medical exam every few years.

  2. Joshua Kwan Jan 28

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_Dawn

  3. Mick T. Jan 28

    I understand your point of view but the vast majority or crash come from young driver, not senior.

    I’d guess the types of accidents and reasons are different. Young drivers, are more likey to be reckless due to inexperience, or cause they’re lads.

    Some older drivers, seem to be more likey to get confused and get into accidents, due to age related problems.

    But, not all young nor old drivers are risky. Instead of picking on all older drivers, maybe what we need is some form of mandatory testing for all driver every 10 or 20 years?

    On another note, what a flimsy building. It looks like it’s made from brick, but it just a thin layer of brick with a thin layer of drywall behind it.

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