Hit and Run Victim Dies

The victim of a in Norwood at Washington and Howard streets has died, police said Thursday morning. 

"Seventy-year-old Eleanor Jacobs, of Needham had crossed the southbound lane of Washington Street and was struck by a vehicle travelling north," police spokesman Kevin Grasso wrote in an email.

The accident occurred just before 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7. At that time, Jacobs was transported to Norwood hospital with what police called "serious injuries."

Two witnesses to the accident told police the vehicle was a dark color, possibly a Toyota product, like a Corolla. The witnesses both believe the driver was male, and one stated the driver looked Middle Eastern or Hispanic.

"The vehicle was last seen travelling north on Washington Street toward Westwood," Grasso said. "State Police and Norwood Police are investigating. We have no further information or leads in identifying the driver."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Norwood Police at 781-762-1212.

Update: Funeral services for Eleanor Jacobs .