The Rundown Looks at New Reporting on the Councilor Toomey Accident

Radio Worcester’s Talk of the Commonwealth · Sep 30, 2026 · 25m

A newly obtained 911 recording, verified by GBH News, has reignited scrutiny over the Worcester Police Department's handling of a late-night vehicle accident involving City Councilor Kate Toomey. The caller, whose parked car was struck, told the dispatcher she believed Toomey was intoxicated, describing erratic behavior at the scene. Toomey's attorney has since stated the accident was caused by his client sneezing and becoming disoriented. While no charges were filed and no breathalyzer test was administered, the incident has raised broader questions about whether Worcester Police have…