In the wake of community cooperation following a distressing hit-and-run incident, Plymouth Police have charged Francis Kelly with negligent operation of a motor vehicle and leaving the scene with personal injury. This development comes after the Plymouth Police Department's timely response to the December 20 accident where a pedestrian was struck around 6:30 PM near 280 Court Street, as detailed in a statement posted on their official social media handle.
Initial reports from the police department indicated the driver halted momentarily after the collision but then chose to drive off—this, before Plymouth Police, Plymouth Fire, and Brewster EMS delivered immediate medical attention to the struck pedestrian, who was swiftly MedFlighted to a Boston-area hospital for further care; this sequence of events unfolded with an urgency that paints a stark, unfiltered picture of the night's emergency. The victim is now reported to be in stable condition, although they are bracing for a protracted recovery process.
Detectives, officers, and the wider community pooled their efforts to bring the driver to justice, with tips and surveillance footage from the public playing a pivotal role. "We would like to sincerely thank the public for the tips provided and for sharing surveillance footage that proved critical to this investigation." Plymouth Police acknowledged the instrumental role of community members in piecing together the circumstances that led to Kelly's charges.
