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Coverage dated September 28, 2026 to September 30, 2026

Crash near BU reflects tension on Boston streets for walkers, bicyclists, drivers

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A young woman is recovering in hospital after getting hit by a bicyclist while crossing Commonwealth Avenue Tuesday in front of Boston University. Police had initially said her injuries were life-threatening , but said Wednesday that her condition is improving and she’s expected to survive.

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  1. NBC Boston

    Pedestrian-bicycle crash near BU leaves woman with life-threatening injuries (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    A woman has life-threatening injuries after a bicycle collided with her on Commonwealth Avenue near Boston University Tuesday morning, police said. The bicyclist was also injured, but their injuries were not life-threatening, according to Boston police. The crash took place about 9:09 a.m. at St.

  2. Boston

    Pedestrian hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after collision with bicyclist near BU campus (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    “It was terrifying to see."

  3. WHDH Boston

    Boston bike crash victim suffers life-threatening injuries (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    A woman was taken to the hospital after being hit by a bicycle in Boston on Tuesday morning. Police responded to the area of Commonwealth...

  4. NBC Boston

    Crash near BU reflects tension on Boston streets for walkers, bicyclists, drivers (opens NBC Boston)

    Published

    NBC Boston's feed description

    A young woman is recovering in hospital after getting hit by a bicyclist while crossing Commonwealth Avenue Tuesday in front of Boston University. Police had initially said her injuries were life-threatening , but said Wednesday that her condition is improving and she’s expected to survive.