Overview
- Authorities identified the victim as Nicolassa Ventura Colaj, 33, of New Bedford.
- She was struck by an SUV just after midnight on Acushnet Avenue while crossing the street after a church gathering.
- The SUV left the scene, and Colaj was taken to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead.
- The Bristol County District Attorney’s office, New Bedford police, and Massachusetts State Police are leading the investigation.
- Officials have not released details about the vehicle or the driver, and no arrests have been announced.