Piece of metal crashes through windshield, hits driver in head on Route 20 in Weston, Massachusetts, police say

By Veronica Haynes

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    WESTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A Massachusetts driver was injured Thursday afternoon when a piece of metal crashed through her windshield and hit her in the head, according to Weston police.

Weston Police Chief Denis Linehan said a 35-year-old woman was driving on Route 20 just before 1 p.m. when the piece of metal crashed through her windshield, hitting her. She was then rear-ended by another vehicle.

The woman suffered a severe laceration to her head and was taken to Lahey Hospital, police said.

Police are reviewing surveillance, trying to determine where the debris came from. Officers believe the object — possibly part of the suspension of a large vehicle — may have been struck by another vehicle, sending it airborne and crashing into the windshield.

Another driver reported hitting a piece of debris that caused a flat tire.

No other injuries were reported.

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