Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Struck, Killed in Wakefield
A 39-year-old man from Gloucester died after he was hit near the Route 129 ramp, police said.
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 95 Monday afternoon.
State Police said the crash happened near the Route 129 ramp at about 3 p.m.
The pedestrian, a 39-year-old man from Gloucester, was not identified. He suffered serious injuries and was transported to Lahey Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Police said it was immediately unclear why the man was in the middle of the road.
The driver was identified as a 51-year-old man from Tewksbury. He was driving a GMC truck, police said. No charges have been filed.
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