MBTA van strikes two pedestrians while pulling out of Cambridge parking lot, officials say
Officials didn't specify the ages or genders of the pedestrians.
'The investigation is not complete but from what we know at this point the driver will most likely be cited,' Sullivan said.
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The driver of the van involved in the Cambridge incident Thursday wasn't named.
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