Yesterday, local authorities received a call regarding a hit and run that occurred between the hours of 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm at the Long Pond Boat Launch off Route 20. The Sturbridge Police Department has issued a public appeal for information regarding the incident and specifically calls for anyone who may have seen two pickup trucks towing trailers in the vicinity during that time.
Law enforcement in Sturbridge are relying on the vigilance and cooperation of their close-knit community. As an active investigation continues, Officer Daniel Hemingway of the Sturbridge Police Department has stepped forward as a point of contact for any viable leads.
Residents of the area, or those passing through during the fateful hour and a half, are urged to contact Officer Hemingway with any information, no matter how seemingly insignificant, at 508-347-2525 x380 or via email at [email protected] according to Sturbridge Police Department.
While details of the hit-and-run remain sparse, the involvement of the community to help bring closure to this incident is of great importance.
