Family of MIT Student Killed in Crash Sues for $30 Million

The family of Minh-Thi Nguyen, a 24-year-old MIT student who was fatally struck by a box truck while biking in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has filed a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit against the truck's driver and the company, Charles P. Blouin, Inc. The incident occurred on June 21, 2024, when Nguyen, following traffic rules and wearing a helmet, was hit by the truck making a right turn onto Portland Street. Nguyen's father, Hieu Nguyen, emphasizes the loss of a 'brilliant mind' and 'huge heart', and the lawsuit claims the driver failed to exercise reasonable care and that the company's hiring, training, and supervisory practices were lacking. The incident has sparked renewed calls from cyclists for improved safety measures in Cambridge, with ongoing efforts to enhance bike lane infrastructure under the city's Cycling Safety Ordinance. The truck driver and company have not yet responded to the lawsuit or requests for comment, and the investigation by local authorities is still ongoing.