Boston Radio: Talker Howie Carr Okay After Car Accident

Howie Carr

WRKO 680 AM Talk Host and Boston Herald columnist Howie Carr was hospitalized after a car crash Wednesday on the Mass Pike near the Allston-Brighton tolls but is now heading home and feeling fine, his wife reports.

Carr suffered minor injuries, police said, in the 1:03 p.m. two-car crash in the westbound lane of Interstate 90. Carr was the only person taken to the hospital from the crash scene, police add.

The WRKO talk show host was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, police report. He was released last night and.

“Howie is being sent home and we want to thank everyone for their support,” Kathy Carr added.

I'm okay everybody. How do you like my shirt from Mass General? Thanks MGH for the great care! pic.twitter.com/tUUmBush2a
— Howie Carr (@HowieCarrShow) November 6, 2014

WRKO’s Phil Zachary, vice president for Entercom Boston, released a statement announcing Carr would not be on the air for a while.

“I’m sad to report our good friend and colleague Howie Carr was injured today in an auto accident. Those of us who know, love and respect Howie and his work recognize what an important day Tuesday was for him and why he toiled through the night to compose his columns and prepare for the post-election radio show today,” Zachary wrote.

 “The Republican surge that swept across America was something Howie predicted and so urgently wanted to share with each of you on the air throughout the week. However, as a precaution, Howie will remain off the air and under observation to ensure a full recovery with no complications.