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Communication error between plow driver, pedestrian at fault in Legacy Farms incident

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What initially was reported to be a racial incident between a pedestrian and a snow plow driver in the Legacy Farms neighborhood last weekend appeared to be a case of miscommunication, according to the Hopkinton Police Department.

“It seems like a giant misunderstanding,” said HPD Detective Sergeant Greg DeBoerr.

The HPD received a call at 11:13 a.m. on Feb. 3 that a resident’s father had been out walking in Legacy Farms when “a man in a pickup truck with a plow tried to run him over,” per HPD police logs.

DeBoerr said the pedestrian was forced to dodge the plow truck twice as it came up and down the sidewalks. Prior to this, the driver had yelled something out his window at him.

“[The pedestrian] thinks he’s being targeted,” DeBoerr explained.

Upon further investigation and speaking with the plow driver, who is an independent contractor for the housing development, the HPD determined the event was the result of a communication issue and “did not appear it was a targeted attack.”

According to DeBoerr, the plow driver reportedly cautioned the man to move so the sidewalks could be plowed and sanded. Due to a language barrier, the man did not understand the plow driver’s instruction.

“One person couldn’t understand what another person was saying,” said DeBoerr. “I don’t think there was malicious intent by either side.”

Even though the HPD says the issue is resolved, DeBoerr still commended the man’s son for contacting the department. He hopes residents feel they can come to the HPD for support if and when racial incidents do occur.

Stressed DeBoerr: “We want people to feel comfortable and reach out to us to make sure that there isn’t anything happening that shouldn’t be happening in our town.”

Latest News

Representatives from Agilitas Energy met with the Open Space Preservation Commission on Thursday to discuss a potential donation of open space on Frankland Road to the town.

In the latest Schools Notebook, read about Hopkinton students selected for the Central District and All-State music festivals, upcoming school concert dates and local collegians recognized for academic excellence.

The Hopkinton High School wrestling team hosted a quad meet on Saturday, and we have photos.

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts is hosting Boston-based a cappella group Ball in the House on Friday for a concert featuring R&B, soul and pop tunes.

Town meetings tonight include the Board of Health (5:30) and the Planning Board (7).

Photo of the Day

Ice conforms to the texture of a drain cover.

PHOTO/AMIT JAGDALE