Speed seen as factor in Brookline crash

By James Vaznis, Globe Staff

Brookline Police have determined that speed was a factor in a multi-car crash in Coolidge Corner Thursday afternoon that killed one driver and injured seven other people, including five children.

“Speeding is a factor, but we don’t know if it was the only factor,” said Police Captain John O’Leary, noting the investigation is not yet complete.

O'Leary also said police have determined that Theodore Green, a 79-year-old Newton resident, was responsible for the accident, which happend at about 5 p.m. at Harvard and Babcock Streets. Green was pronounced dead several hours later at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

A man who answered the phone at the Green household this evening declined to comment.

Only one of the seven injured remains hospitalized. Lisa Zizzi, 52, of Wellesley is in serious condition tonight at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a spokeswoman said.

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