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Brockton police seek driver in hit-and-run that killed pedestrian Monday night

Surveillance video shows a white SUV that was at the scene at the time of the crash.

This white SUV is believed to have been involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Brockton Monday night, according to Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz. Twitter Photo/Plymouth County District Attorney's Office

By Abby Patkin

November 23, 2022

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Police in Brockton are asking for help finding the car and driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that left one man dead on Monday.

The crash happened around 10 p.m. near 108 Forest Ave. in Brockton, according to Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz.

The injured pedestrian was flown to Boston Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, Cruz said in a news release. Cruz did not identify the man, as officials were working to notify his next of kin.

Massachusetts State Police and Brockton police are now seeking the public’s help locating the car involved in the crash. Cruz shared images captured on surveillance video of a white SUV that was at the scene at the time of the crash.

The car likely sustained damage to its front driver’s side, he said. Anyone with information is urged to contact Massachusetts State Police Trooper Cory Melo at 781-857-8350 or Brockton police.

Have you seen this SUV?@statepolice @BrocktonPolice seek public’s help in locating motor vehicle believed to be involved in a fatal pedestrian hit and run last night. pic.twitter.com/8T9WQ1zPrj
— DA Tim Cruz (@PlymouthCtyDAO) November 22, 2022