ARLINGTON, Mass (MyFoxBoston.com) - A 50-year-old man who was donating his time to the Salvation Army red kettle campaign was struck by a car Tuesday at an Arlington Walgreens.
Arlington police say the unidentified man suffered serious leg injuries.
This happened around 12:45 p.m. on Massachusetts Avenue.
SkyFox flew over the scene and found a 2008 Toyota Camry had crashed through the front of the store. The car pinned the man under the vehicle. Police credit a good Samaritan who works at a nearby service station for racing to rescue the victim. The Samaritan quickly grabbed a vehicle floor jack and lifted the car off of the man.
The victim is a Salvation Army Bell Ringer who was soliciting donations when he was hit, according to police.
The Salvation Army released a statement saying they are saddened to hear the man was injured.
"Like many who stand at the red kettles, the bell ringer who was injured has benefited in the past from The Salvation Army's services and rings the bell at the red kettle in an effort to give back," Drew Forster said.
Police say their preliminary investigation indicates that the driver may have mistaken the front door awning for a drive-through window.
Police say the driver, an 87-year-old man from Arlington, will be cited. Police ordered an immediate RMV review of the driver's ability to be behind the wheel.
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