High-Speed Chase on I-290: Stolen Lexus Crashes, Two Suspects Injured

Northborough, Massachusetts United States of America
A high-speed chase involving a stolen Lexus began in Ashland and ended on Interstate 290 in Northborough around 2:30 p.m. on April 22.
The Massachusetts State Police Air Wing located the stolen vehicle near Ashland and pursued it onto Interstate 290 west, where troopers set up stop sticks to deflate the tires of the fleeing vehicle.
The pursuit began when a Lexus was spotted traveling at high speeds on Route 9 in Southborough and Westborough, having been reported stolen from Peabody earlier that day.
The stolen vehicle had previously been involved in a crash with two other vehicles on the ramp from Rt. 495 S to Rt. 290 W in Marlborough, but it is not clear whether there were any injuries at that time.
Two suspects were taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center with minor injuries. A juvenile was transported to the State Police-Leominster Barracks for booking.
High-Speed Chase on I-290: Stolen Lexus Crashes, Two Suspects Injured

A high-speed chase involving a stolen Lexus began in Ashland and ended on Interstate 290 in Northborough around 2:30 p.m. on April 22, resulting in injuries for two suspects and the arrest of all three individuals involved.

According to multiple sources, including Massachusetts State Police and local news outlets, the pursuit began when a Lexus was spotted traveling at high speeds on Route 9 in Southborough and Westborough. The vehicle had been reported stolen from Peabody earlier that day and had eluded several local police departments in the Natick area and other MetroWest towns.

The Massachusetts State Police Air Wing located the stolen vehicle near Ashland and began following it as it traveled on Interstate 495 northbound. The pursuit continued onto Interstate 290 west, where troopers set up stop sticks to deflate the tires of the fleeing vehicle. The Lexus struck the stop sticks and crashed into another car in Northborough.

Two suspects were taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center with minor injuries. A juvenile was transported to the State Police-Leominster Barracks for booking.

The stolen vehicle had previously been involved in a crash with two other vehicles on the ramp from Rt. 495 S to Rt. 290 W in Marlborough, but it is not clear whether there were any injuries at that time.

This incident marks yet another instance of high-speed chases and stolen vehicles in the MetroWest region, highlighting the importance of public safety and effective law enforcement.



Confidence

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Doubts
  • It is not clear whether the suspects were wearing seatbelts during the crash.
  • The condition of the third suspect is unknown.

Sources

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  • Unique Points
    • A stolen car was pursued by Massachusetts State Police through multiple highways on Monday afternoon.
    • The owner of the stolen car used his vehicle’s built-in GPS to track its movements throughout the day, showing it made multiple stops in Providence and Lincoln.
  • Accuracy
    • ]A stolen car was pursued by Massachusetts State Police through multiple highways on Monday afternoon.[
    • The stolen car, a 2022 Lexus IS, was initially reported stolen from Peabody and had previously eluded other police departments.
    • The Massachusetts State Police Air Wing first spotted the stolen vehicle in Ashland around 2 p.m. and began to follow it on Route 9 through Southborough and Westborough.
    • Three people were taken into custody after the chase and crash. Two were taken to a hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries, while the third was a juvenile taken to the State Police-Leominster Barracks for booking.
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

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  • Unique Points
    • A high-speed chase involving a stolen Lexus began in Ashland and ended on Interstate 290 in Northborough around 2:30 p.m. Monday.
    • Three people were in the car, some of whom may be juveniles. All three were taken into custody.
    • The same vehicle is believed to have been involved in an earlier crash in Marlborough.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

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  • Unique Points
    • A Massachusetts man's Lexus was stolen early Monday morning.
    • The stolen Lexus was pursued by police through multiple towns and across state lines.
    • Two of the three suspects were taken to UMass Memorial for treatment. The third is a juvenile in police custody.
    • The owner of the Lexus used his phone's GPS app to help track down the stolen car and provide information to police.
    • The suspects stopped at Burger King and McDonald's during their crime spree.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

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  • Unique Points
    • At 2 PM, a stolen 2002 Lexus IS was located and followed by Massachusetts State Police Air Wing in Ashland.
    • The stolen vehicle had been previously reported stolen from Peabody and had eluded several local police departments in the Natick area and other MetroWest towns.
    • Two suspects were transported to UMass Medical Center with minor injuries. A juvenile was transported to the State Police-Leominster Barracks for booking.
    • The stolen vehicle was involved in a prior crash with two other vehicles on the ramp from Rt. 495 S to Rt. 290 W in Marlborough.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

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  • Unique Points
    • A juvenile suspect was arrested after a stolen 2002 Lexus IS eluded several local police departments in the Natick area and led State Police on a pursuit through MetroWest region.
    • The stolen car was spotted by a State Police helicopter in Ashland and headed west on Route 9 through Southborough and Westborough before turning onto I-495 north.
    • Two people inside the stolen car were taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center with minor injuries. A third person was taken to the State Police barracks in Leominster for booking.
    • The stolen Lexus was involved in an earlier crash with two other vehicles at the on-ramp from I-495 south onto I-290 west in Marlborough, but it is not immediately clear whether there were any injuries.
  • Accuracy
    • ]A juvenile suspect was arrested after a stolen 2002 Lexus IS eluded several local police departments in the Natick area and led State Police on a pursuit through MetroWest region.[
    • Three people were taken into custody after the chase and crash. Two were taken to a hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries, while the third was a juvenile taken to the State Police-Leominster Barracks for booking.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication