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Pedestrian Critically Injured in Canton Collision as Police Probe Crossing Circumstances

Investigators have closed Randolph Street near Wentworth Road during a scene examination.

Overview

  • Emergency crews responded shortly before 7 p.m. Wednesday to the area of Randolph Street and Wentworth Road.
  • Rescuers found an adult male in the roadway with serious traumatic injuries after he was struck by a sedan.
  • The victim was transported to a Boston hospital with life-threatening injuries.
  • Police say Randolph Street has marked crosswalks, but it remains unclear whether the pedestrian was in one when he was hit as the investigation continues.
  • The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, and traffic is being detoured at Wentworth Road with motorists urged to avoid the area.