Crime & Safety

Needham Woman, 86, Cited for Multiple Traffic Violations

The woman blew through a red light and ignored an officer's attempt to pull her over.

An 86-year-old woman from Needham was cited for multiple traffic violations after blowing through a red light and failing to stop for an officer, police say.

On Monday, around 12:15 p.m., an officer observed a motorist on Highland Avenue pass through a red light without stopping.

The officer then attempted to stop the motorist, but she kept on driving for some time, police say.

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The woman finally recognized the pursuing officer and pulled off to the side of the road. She was cited for a red light violation and failure to stop for a police officer.

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