Watertown collision disrupts traffic for 45 minutes
Late Saturday morning, Watertown Police Department and Watertown Fire Rescue crews responded to a two-vehicle crash in Watertown.
According to the WPD report, around 11 a.m., Watertown Police and Fire Rescue located a 2012 Gray Chrysler 300 Limited and a 2014 Green Chevy Silverado involved in a collision on Nov. 1.
According to a Watertown Police Department report, video footage from the area “shows the Chrysler 300 traveling southbound and then being struck on the passenger side by a Silverado exiting the gravel lot on the west side of the roadway.” The Chrysler 300, driven by a 20-year-old male from Watertown, crossed the center turn lane and two northbound lanes before coming to rest in front of the Bramble Park Zoo parking lot entrance, WPD reported.
According to WFR, the Chrysler 300 suffered heavy damage to the front and rear passenger sides of the vehicle, as well as its rear bumper. The Silverado, driven by a 65-year-old man from Watertown, had front-end damage and was leaking fluid, WPD reported. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Crocker’s Towing.
No injuries were reported and both drivers refused medical attention, WPD reported.
Watertown Police stated in their report that traffic in the area was interrupted for approximately 45 minutes and that the investigation and cleaning of the accident was continuing. The investigation is still ongoing and charges are pending.
This article was first published in Watertown Public Opinion: Saturday morning crash disrupted traffic in Watertown
