The quiet streets of Wayland, Massachusetts were disrupted by a hit-and-run incident that left a 72-year-old woman critically injured. As reported by WCVB, the event occurred on Friday night as the woman was attempting to navigate the crosswalk at the intersection of Route 30 and Old Tavern Road. The time was approximately 6:59 p.m. when the yet-to-be-identified driver struck the woman and fled the scene, leaving her in serious condition.
Emergency services rushed the victim to a hospital in Boston, the extent of her injuries signifying the gravity of the situation. The Wayland Police and Fire chiefs shared, "Investigators believe that a dark sedan may have been involved in the crash and that the sedan may have front-end damage," as obtained by NBC Boston. The Wayland police are not only reaching out but appealing to the public for assistance, they're pleading for witnesses or anyone in possession of possible surveillance footage to come forward.
The pursuit of the driver has mobilized law enforcement as they piece together the evidence available to them. According to a statement from Wayland police and fire officials reported by 7NEWS, the vehicle in question was last seen making a hasty retreat from the scene following the collision.
In a call for communal help, the contact number for Wayland police has been circulated, requesting that any person with information, dial 508-358-4721. Following the leads of any, and all potential witnesses is a critical step in not only apprehending the individual responsible for such carelessness, but also in weaving together the strands of justice for the victim and her family.
