New Bedford woman killed in Dartmouth New Year s Eve crash
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DARTMOUTH A New Bedford pedestrian was killed in a crash New Year s Eve, according to Dartmouth Police.
On Thursday, Dec. 31, at approximately 9:55 p.m., Dartmouth Police, along with other emergency personnel, responded to the area of 597 State Road, after receiving several calls that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.
Upon arrival, officers confirmed that a female pedestrian, identified as Wendy Tolley, 56, of New Bedford, had been struck by a 2006 Toyota Prius, being operated by a 24-year-old Dartmouth woman. Though emergency care was rendered to Tolley, she died as a result of her injuries.
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On Thursday, December 31, at approximately 9:55 p.m., Dartmouth police and other emergency personnel responded to the area of 597 State Road after receiving several calls that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.
Officers confirmed that a female pedestrian, identified as 56-year-old Wendy Tolley of New Bedford, had been struck by a 2006 Toyota Prius being operated by a 24-year-old Dartmouth woman, the Dartmouth Police Department said in a media release.
Emergency care was rendered to Tolley, but she died as a result of her injuries, the department said. A part of State Road was closed for several hours while officers investigated the crash.
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Wendy Tolley, 56, of New Bedford, had been walking on a road when she was hit at around 10 p.m. Thursday, police said. She later died of her injuries.
The car was driven by a 24-year-old Dartmouth resident, police said. No charges has been filed as of Friday morning. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
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An investigation is underway in Dartmouth, Massachusetts after a woman was struck and killed by a car Thursday night.
Police say 56-year-old Wendy Tolley, of New Bedford, was walking on State Road shortly before 10p.m. when she was struck.
Tolley died as a result of her injuries.
Police say the driver is a 24-year-old woman from Dartmouth.
A part of State Road was closed for hours as authorities assessed the scene. Police say no arrests have been made and the crash remains under investigation.
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