BOSTON (WHDH) - Authorities are investigating after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a tractor-trailer in Andrew Square in Boston on Tuesday.
Officers responding to a report of a pedestrian struck on Southampton Street around 10:30 a.m. found the victim, whose name was not released, suffering from life-threatening injuries, 7’s Kimberly Bookman reported.
The victim was later pronounced dead, according to Boston police.
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Witnesses say the victim was standing in the median near a Dunkin’ when they were struck and dragged.
“I was at Dunkin’ Donuts and as soon as I pulled out of Dunkin’ Donuts is when the truck had gone through the intersection. I looked left and she was in the street,” a man who called 911 recalled. “I stopped traffic…I see close calls every day.”
The incident remains under investigation.
No additional information was immediately released.
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