The Bridgewater Police Department is urgently seeking assistance from the public following a grave hit-and-run collision that occurred earlier this week. Authorities report that the incident happened at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21, at the intersection of High and Hayward Streets. A red or orange Jeep Wrangler is the vehicle in question, which fled the scene after the crash.
Bridgewater police are reaching out via social media platforms, urging anyone who might have witnessed the event or possess information about the involved vehicle or the individual behind the wheel to step forward. In a statement obtained by the Bridgewater Police Department's X, they expressed the severity of the accident and the critical importance of locating the suspect.
BPD is investigating a serious motor vehicle crash Hit & Run that occurred on 12/21/23 6:30pm intersection of High and Hayward Street. Vehicle that fled the scene is a Red/Orange Jeep Wrangler. Looking for the public's assistance to help confirm involved vehicle and operator.
— Bridgewater Police (Massachusetts) (@BwtrPolice) December 22, 2023
The department has disseminated an official notice detailing the vehicle's description to widen the net for clues. They have not yet released information on the condition of the victim or victims involved in the hit-and-run as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
At this time, no arrests have been made and the specifics of the incident remain sparse, however, any forthcoming updates will be promptly disseminated by the authorities.
