Although George could not say if Dow was speeding at the time of the accident, he confirmed that the afternoon sunshine had created a traffic hazard. Pruitt said an older man ran to assist Oliver. Her first impressions were that a baby in its carriage had become trapped under the truck since the wheelchair was so smashed. At the time of the accident, Sacks was one block away and came over to see what had happened. He was dragged quite a distance.
People drive through here like it s a freeway.
George said that one eyewitness was taken to the Medford station to give a report. A few other statements were taken at the scene. Dow was taken to the police station to give his statement as well. No charges or citations were issued Friday, George said. The accident remains under investigation.