Springfield Police are actively seeking information regarding a deadly hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a female pedestrian. The search for justice is on after officers responded to a tragic scene at the intersection of State and Federal Streets at approximately 6:20 p.m., where a car struck and fatally wounded an adult woman. She was rushed to Baystate Medical Center but, sadly, did not survive her injuries. The driver responsible for this heinous act fled the scene, leaving behind a community grappling with loss and an urgent call for answers.
The authorities have called upon the public for assistance. If anyone has knowledge about the involved vehicle or the driver, they are urged to contact Springfield Police by calling 413-735-1568 or 413-787-6300. For those wishing to remain anonymous, there's an option to Text-A-Tip: send a text to CRIMES (2-7-4-6-3-7), start the message with the word SOLVE, followed by the tip.
In their quest to apprehend the individual responsible, the Springfield Police Traffic Unit has turned to social media, releasing a statement and a plea for help on their official Facebook page. The Springfield Police Department post included, "The Springfield Police Traffic Unit is seeking your help to locate the driver and/or vehicle involved in a fatal hit & run crash involving an adult female pedestrian."
