At approximately 3:37 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, Upton Police and EMS responded to an accident scene at Maple Ave and Main Street where a 16-year-old female was struck by a motor vehicle while in the crosswalk. According to police, the teen was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
According to police, the teen reported she was running with the Blackstone Valley Tech Cross Country Team on Main Street when she approached the intersection on Maple Street. Two fellow teammates entered the crosswalk and crossed over Maple Street. In an attempt to catch up with her teammates, she ran into the intersection thinking she had enough time. According to the police report, she was near the yellow center line on Maple when she was ”nicked” by a white car traveling from Hartford Ave North. The teen was able to get up and onto the sidewalk without assistance. The driver of the white car, Milton Muller Jr., immediately pulled over to see if she was okay.
Muller reported to police he was traveling from Hartford Ave North to Maple Ave, the light had turned green and he proceeded to cross the intersection. He stopped to let two runners cross and then continued onto Maple after they had cleared his path. He reported he did not see the third runner until she was in front of his car and he was unable to avoid the collision.
According to police, a witness who was traveling from Maple Ave to Harford Ave North reported Muller had the green light when two teens crossed in front on oncoming traffic. The teen who was struck entered the crosswalk without warning.
Upton Police Officer Matthew Rankins completed the accident report by stating, “As a result of the investigation is appears _____ (the teen) entered the crosswalk without regard to oncoming traffic and against a “Don’t Walk” signal.
UPTON DAILY 
It was obviously the driver’s fault if she was in the crosswalk, this article is ridiculous
Why did you blame the victim? She was not at fault. Actually blame the persom at fault next time instead of jumping to victim blaming. Thanks.
You guys did a great job not blaming the ome at fault. You should always check twice for pedestrians. The victim is not the one to blame.
Good job blaming the victim. I personally know her. She was crossing with her cross country team when she was hit. You posted false information. I’m so angry.