Crime & Safety

Boston Magazine on Motsenigos' Death: 'There Has to Be Some Accountability'

No charges have been filed in the incident that resulted in the death of Alexander Motsenigos Aug. 24.

There have been no charges filed in the , and one local publication’s blog says there it’s time for some “accountability.”

Boston Magazine’s Boston Daily blog section features a post calling the investigation into the incident slow and the facts confusing. One of the first facts to come out in the incident was that both an 18-wheel truck and cyclist were driving northbound at the same time on Weston Road when the crash happened.

"It’s perplexing that two people could be traveling side-by-side on the same street at the same time, and one could end up killed while the other drives away unaware," the blog, written by Casey Lyons, says. "Suburban streets are not Thunderdome; there has to be some accountability."

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Authorities and at least one of the witnesses.

The is conducting a joint investigation with the Norfolk County District Attorney’s office. David Traub, spokesman for Norfolk County DA, told Wellesley Patch yesterday that the incident is still being investigated.

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“There are still pieces being done, it’s still being finalized,” he said. 


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