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Man suffering from serious injuries, transported by MedFlight, after Taunton pedestrian crash
TAUNTON — Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department responded to a serious motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian earlier this evening.
At approximately 5:45 p.m., the Taunton Police Department responded to the area of 11 Court St. after receiving reports of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.
Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from serious injuries after being struck by a 2012 Nissan Altima. The pedestrian was transported by MedFlight to a local hospital.
The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators.
The unidentified white male pedestrian is believed to be approximately 60-70 years old and may be a member of the homeless population.
The Taunton Police Patrol Division is investigating the crash with the assistance of the Taunton Police Crash Reconstruction Unit and the Taunton Police Detective Division.
Anyone with information on the crash or who may be able to help identify the victim is asked to contact Taunton Police Detectives at 508-821-1475.
