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Lowell Woman Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run After Police Locate Vehicle

Investigators are seeking tips from the public following the identification of a vehicle of interest.

Overview

  • A 44-year-old Lowell resident, Channa Sath, is set to be arraigned in Lowell District Court on a charge of leaving the scene of a crash involving injury or death.
  • The pedestrian was struck around 11:55 p.m. on Oct. 30 on the 700 block of Chelmsford Street and later died at a local hospital.
  • Police released images of a gray or dark-colored SUV and said the vehicle was located a few hours after the photos were made public.
  • Surveillance video reviewed by news outlets shows the victim walking shortly before the collision and the vehicle’s brake lights as the driver does not stop.
  • The investigation is ongoing by Lowell police accident reconstruction and criminal investigations units with the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, and police ask anyone with information to call 978-937-3200.