Original: Police closed a portion of Route 99 in Malden Thursday afternoon, July 27, after a fatal crash between a car and a scooter, authorities said.
Traffic was shut down between Route 60 (Eastern Avenue) and the Waite Street Extension. Drivers and pedestrians were asked to avoid the area.
The crash involved a moped and a white Jeep, according to @JohnManahanTV on Twitter.
The crash is under investigation by the Malden Police Traffic Division and Massachusetts State Police.
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