Crime & Safety

Woman Hit By Pickup Truck That Fled In Wakefield; Police Investigate

A woman was struck and knocked to the ground by a pickup truck while crossing the street, police said.

WAKEFIELD, MA — Wakefield police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred Tuesday in the area of North Avenue and Church Street.

A woman said that while she was crossing the street around 1 p.m., a white pickup truck heading eastbound on Church Street hit her and knocked her to the ground, according to police.

If anyone was in the area at the time and may have information please contact Wakefield police at (781) 246-6321.

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