Two Hospitalized After Crash With DPW Tractor in Westborough, MA

Westborough, MA (September 4, 2026) – Two drivers were hospitalized on Friday morning, September 4, after a sedan collided with a Department of Public Works tractor on Nourse Street near Jasper Street.

The DPW tractor had been mowing grass along the roadside when the vehicles came together around 8:28 a.m., according to the Westborough Fire Department. Both drivers were taken to area hospitals with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

There are no details about how the two vehicles came together. 

The investigation remains active. 

We're glad to hear both drivers are expected to recover.

Can You Sue the Town of Westborough, MA, After a DPW Vehicle Crash?

Under the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act, a person injured by a town-owned vehicle can generally bring a claim against the municipality, but the process looks different from an ordinary car accident case: damages recoverable from a public entity are capped by statute at $100,000 per claim, regardless of how serious the injury turns out to be.

Before any lawsuit can move forward, an injured driver must typically present a written claim to the town's executive officer within two years of the collision. If a claimant misses that window, they can be barred from an otherwise valid claim entirely, no matter how clear liability might be.

This distinction matters for anyone who shares the road with municipal equipment, since town vehicles used for mowing, plowing, and roadwork are a regular presence on these corridors throughout the year. 

It's also where early legal guidance tends to matter most: a car accident lawyer familiar with these claims can identify the correct town official to notify and start gathering supporting records quickly, since the deadline doesn't pause while paperwork is being sorted out.

Claims against a municipality come with deadlines and rules that don't apply to typical car accident cases, and if you miss one it can close off options before you realize it. At Fiorentino Legal, P.C., we have handled cases involving public vehicles before and can help explain what the process actually requires. 

If you were hurt in a crash involving a town or municipal vehicle, understanding these rules early can make a real difference.

Reach out to Attorney Christopher Fiorentino of Fiorentino Legal, P.C. at (617) 990-2568 to learn more about the specific steps involved for your case. 

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