On Saturday, Boston experienced a significant disruption as over 100 bikers, including those on electric scooters and dirt bikes, caused chaos by weaving through traffic on the city’s highways. Witnesses captured footage of the incident, showing the riders colliding with a state trooper and escaping on foot. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, a Democrat, has faced criticism for her management of crime in the city, with some residents calling for greater police presence and stricter enforcement.
The incident was initially reported just after 2 p.m., after Massachusetts State Police received a call regarding a group of people on bicycles, electric scooters, and dirt bikes in the O’Neill Tunnel, according to WCVB. Michael Filandro, who was driving on the interstate, described the scene as a ‘wagon train’ of riders, with no escort and no police presence. ‘They were blowing through traffic lights, zipping around cars,’ he said.
During the chaos, one of the bike riders reportedly collided with a state police cruiser. The driver allegedly jumped off and fled on foot, only to be arrested later as Adam Harrison. Harrison, a 22-year-old man, has denied any involvement in the joyride, stating that he was not on the highway and did not enter the tunnel. Despite pleading not guilty to disorderly conduct and resisting arrest charges, Harrison’s defense attorney was unavailable for his arraignment due to a bar advocate work stoppage.
Massachusetts State Police and Mayor Wu did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment. Wu has been under fire for her handling of crime in the city, as residents have raised concerns about the increasing number of incidents and the lack of police attention. Witnesses to the chaos described the event as dangerous and reckless, with Michael Lancaster stating, ‘They just revved their horns to make themselves known. Just a bunch of dudes on motorcycles. They just came ripping through on dirt bikes.’ The incident has sparked discussions about the need for better traffic management and increased enforcement in the city.