Nearby News: Man Crashes SUV Into Mystic River (VIDEO)

Medford

VIDEO: Man Crashes SUV Into Lower Mystic Lake
A man crashed a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero into Lower Mystic Lake at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to Massachusetts State Police. The crash took place near the intersection of Mystic Valley Parkway and Sagamore Avenue. The man, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was unharmed. He was able to exit the SUV before it submerged, roughly 30 feet from shore, police said. — Daniel DeMaina

Boston

Government Center Station Closing for 2 Years
One of Boston’s oldest MBTA stations will shut down for two years to make way for a major renovation project. Government Center Station is scheduled to close in September 2013 for 24 months while construction is completed on a “$90 million overhaul,” according to Boston.com. — Bret Silverberg

Charlestown

Tavern on the Water Closes Its Doors
Tavern on the Water in Charlestown has closed for good. Legendary Restaurant Group, which owns the harborside restaurant, stated that Tavern would not be reopening. — Becca Manning

Arlington

A male pedestrian was crossing Mass. Ave. at Mill Street shortly after 5 p.m. Nov. 24 when a man in a pickup truck reportedly yelled at him, possibly drove over his foot and then took off. The pedestrian, who was crossing toward Jason Street, told police that his foot hurt and he believed the truck may have run it over. He refused medical treatment. — John Waller