A 62-year-old Worcester man was killed late Sunday night after being hit by a vehicle while crossing Hope Avenue, according to authorities. The victim, identified as James McGuire of Worcester, was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died. The crash has triggered an active police investigation along the busy corridor.
Details From Police
In a press release, the Worcester Police Department said officers were called at approximately 9:16 p.m. on May 10 for a report of a male struck by a vehicle near 137 Hope Avenue. The victim was identified as sixty-two-year-old James McGuire, and a preliminary investigation indicates he was attempting to cross the street when he was struck.
Police said the department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit is leading the investigation. According to the release, no other injuries were reported.
Scene Video and Traffic Impact
Video from the scene shows a white SUV with heavy front-end and windshield damage, with part of Hope Avenue temporarily shut down before it was reopened, as reported by Boston 25 News. The outlet also reported that the victim was transported to a local hospital and that authorities had not made any arrests. The SUV remained stopped on the side of the road while investigators worked the scene.
Local Safety Context
The fatal collision comes as Worcester continues a Vision Zero-style road safety effort that includes a citywide 25 mph default speed limit, along with targeted corridors for street redesigns and traffic calming. City planning documents on Worcester’s Vision Zero story map outline those priority corridors and the engineering changes under consideration to cut down on serious crashes and pedestrian deaths. Regional planners have similarly pointed to rising pedestrian fatalities in recent years as a reason for more aggressive safety investments and street design changes.
Investigation and Next Steps
Worcester police say the Crash Reconstruction Unit remains on the case and that no additional injuries were reported in connection with the crash, according to the department’s release. Investigators are asking anyone with information or video of the collision to contact the Worcester Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit.
Local outlet WHDH published the victim’s name, and authorities have not announced any arrests.
