Published Friday, October 9, 2026. This post summarizes public news reports and is general information, not legal advice.
What Happened on Forest Street in Carver
Two 16-year-old students waiting at a school bus stop on Forest Street in Carver were struck by the side mirror of a pickup truck on Thursday morning, according to reports from NBC Boston, Boston 25 News and CBS News. According to Carver police, the school bus driver said the teens were hit as the bus approached with its flashing yellow lights on.
Police said an initial investigation found that the vehicle, described as a dark-colored pickup truck with LED lights, left the scene after hitting the teens. Both students were taken to hospitals by family members, and at least one has been released, police said.
The Carver Police Department is investigating and is asking for the public’s help in tracking down the vehicle and its driver. Police asked anyone with information to contact the department. In a statement shared by police, the school’s superintendent-director said the school had reached out to the students’ families and urged the community to assist the investigation.
How Can a Hit-and-Run Crash Affect Insurance Coverage in Massachusetts?
A crash in which the driver leaves the scene raises an early insurance question in Massachusetts: which coverage can pay for an injured person’s care before the driver is found. Two parts of Massachusetts motor vehicle insurance law are relevant here.
Under M.G.L. c. 90, § 34M, a Massachusetts motor vehicle liability policy generally must provide personal injury protection of at least $8,000 per person, as defined in § 34A. For an eligible injured person, PIP can pay, without regard to fault, reasonable medical expenses incurred within two years of the crash, lost wages generally limited to 75 percent of the person’s average weekly wage for the year before the crash, and payments to people outside the household for necessary replacement services. A deductible purchased under § 34M can modify, reduce or eliminate these benefits for the insured and members of the insured’s household. Where health, sickness or disability insurance, or a group plan that pays for health care, has paid or will pay an eligible person’s medical expenses, § 34A bars PIP from paying more than $2,000 of those expenses to the extent they are so paid. Amounts that coverage does not pay, such as its deductibles and copayments, can generally still be paid by PIP up to the policy’s PIP limit.
Under M.G.L. c. 175, § 113L, a motor vehicle policy for a vehicle registered in Massachusetts must provide uninsured motorist coverage in the bodily injury amounts prescribed for a liability policy. That coverage protects insureds who are legally entitled to recover damages from the owners or operators of uninsured or hit-and-run vehicles.
At Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C., Boston truck accident attorney Dino M. Colucci represents people injured in truck crashes, including crashes in which the driver leaves the scene. Our team investigates how a crash happened, which policies may apply and who can be responsible. Our team represents injured clients in Suffolk, Norfolk and Middlesex counties and throughout Massachusetts.
Why Video and Witness Accounts Near Forest Street Can Be Lost
When a vehicle leaves the scene, much of the evidence that can show what happened and help locate the driver is held by others. Video is often a central part of that evidence.
Municipal, business and doorbell cameras can overwrite or discard footage on their own schedules, so footage that is not requested can stop being available. Recordings from homes and businesses along a route can be relevant to a vehicle’s description and direction of travel. Memories of details such as a vehicle’s color and lights can also fade, so accounts from people who were nearby are important to gather while they are fresh.
A police investigation examines what happened and whether a law may have been broken. Police can seek criminal charges, prosecutors decide whether to pursue them, and a court decides guilt. A civil claim for compensation is a separate matter that asks who can be responsible for the harm, and it does not depend on whether anyone is charged or convicted.
What Injured People and Families Can Do Now
- Get medical care: Follow through on evaluation and any recommended follow-up care. Medical records can serve as evidence of the injuries and of the expenses PIP may cover.
- Request the police report: Ask the investigating police department how to obtain the report and keep the case number. Share any information about the vehicle with investigators.
- Keep records: Save medical bills, receipts and notes on missed school or work days and on help needed at home. Photographs of injuries taken over time can also be relevant.
- Be careful with insurance paperwork: A recorded statement, a medical authorization or a settlement release given to an insurer early can affect a claim before the full extent of an injury is known. It is generally worth understanding what a document does before signing it.
- Consider a legal consultation: An attorney can review which coverages, including PIP and uninsured motorist coverage, may apply. A consultation can also explain how a civil claim relates to the police investigation.
Sources
- cbsnews.com: Carver police seek hit-and-run driver who injured 2 high school students at bus stop
- nbcboston.com: Carver police seek driver who hit 2 teens waiting for school bus
- boston25news.com: Two teens injured after hit-and-run at Carver bus stop; authorities seeking help identifying truck
- masslive.com: 2 Massachusetts high school students hurt in hit-and-run at bus stop
Getting Answers After a Truck Crash
Our team reviews the police report, the available coverage and the applicable deadlines, and explains what each means for you. Call Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C. at (617) 958-3807 for a free, confidential consultation. Our office at 31 Milk St, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 serves injured clients throughout Boston and across Massachusetts.
