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Published on December 13, 2024
Elderly Woman Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Charlestown, Boston Police Investigate IncidentSource: Google Street View

An elderly woman in her 80s died following a vehicle collision in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood on Thursday morning. The incident occurred at the intersection of Bunker Hill Street and Monument Street around 8:45 a.m. The woman was taken to the hospital with serious injuries but later passed away, according to WCVB.

The Boston Police Department reported that the driver involved in the incident remained at the scene as homicide investigators look into the details. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office confirmed the woman’s death on Thursday night, though her identity has not been released. The investigation is ongoing, and no information on possible charges has been provided yet, as stated by WCVB.

NBC Boston reports that a woman was found unconscious near the intersection of Vine and Moulton streets. First responders quickly arrived at the scene and worked to transport her for medical care, but she later passed away. Authorities are investigating the circumstances to understand what happened and explore potential preventive measures.