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Roslindale Man Charged After Stolen Car Crashes Into Cambridge Biotech Building, Injuring Two

The 57-year-old suspect identified by police is expected to be arraigned once released from the hospital.

Overview

  • Police identified the driver as David A. Powell, 57, of Roslindale, who is slated for arraignment in Cambridge District Court.
  • Powell faces counts of receiving stolen property (subsequent offense), leaving the scene of personal injury, reckless operation, and unlicensed operation.
  • Officers spotted the reported stolen vehicle near Massachusetts Avenue and Albany Street but did not pursue it for safety reasons before 911 calls reported the crash.
  • The car struck the Intellia Therapeutics building at Albany, Waverly, and Erie streets, injuring two people, including a building occupant who was seriously hurt.
  • Fire officials reported no structural damage to the building and temporarily shut off water to isolate a leak as investigators processed the scene.