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Elderly Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck on Washington Street in Walpole

Authorities have opened a reconstruction-led inquiry under the Norfolk DA.

Overview

  • An 83-year-old man was hit around 1:30 p.m. Saturday and later pronounced dead at a hospital, officials said.
  • The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office said he was struck by an SUV while attempting to cross the street.
  • Walpole police, the Detective Bureau, and a Crash Reconstruction Team are conducting the investigation.
  • The 19-year-old driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, according to police.
  • No charges have been filed and the victim’s name has not been released.