Police: Driver summonsed after slamming through MBTA crossing gate, striking train and leaving

A driver is being summonsed to court after allegedly striking a commuter train and leaving the scene on Thursday afternoon.

According to Transit Police, the 46-year-old man from Beverly drove through the crossing gate at the intersection of Cabot and Russell Street.

The driver continued and struck a train before fleeing the scene. The car’s bumper and license plate were knocked off due to the impact.

With that information, officers responded to the man’s home and issued a summons.

Police did not release the man’s identity.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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