Lowell Police Cruiser Involved in Serious Pedestrian Crash

Incident occurred on UMass Lowell campus, victim seriously injured

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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A pedestrian was seriously injured in Lowell, Massachusetts on Thursday night after being struck by a Lowell police cruiser in the area of Bachelder Street and Broadway Street, which is on the campus of UMass Lowell. Officials have not provided further details on the incident, and the university has been contacted for comment.

Why it matters

Police-involved crashes with pedestrians are a serious public safety concern, especially on college campuses where there is high pedestrian traffic. This incident raises questions about the circumstances leading to the crash and the potential impact on community trust in law enforcement.

The details

The crash occurred in the area of Bachelder Street and Broadway Street, which is on the campus of UMass Lowell. Officials said the crash involved a Lowell police cruiser, but no further information was immediately available.

  • The crash occurred on Thursday night.

The players

Lowell Police Department

The local law enforcement agency whose police cruiser was involved in the pedestrian crash.

UMass Lowell

The university where the crash took place, on the campus of which the incident occurred.

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What’s next

The university has been contacted for additional details and comment on the incident.

The takeaway

This crash highlights the need for increased safety measures and training to prevent police-involved accidents with pedestrians, especially in high-traffic areas like college campuses.