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Holbrook Police Hunt Driver After Teen Struck While Walking From Bus Stop

Authorities are asking residents for surveillance or doorbell footage to identify a fleeing black vehicle that struck the 16-year-old and left her hospitalized.

Overview

  • Police say a vehicle traveling on the shoulder hit the 16-year-old as she walked from a bus stop near 10 North Shore Road, and the driver fled; the crash occurred Wednesday afternoon around 2:30 p.m.
  • The girl was taken to a local hospital with injuries officials describe as not life-threatening.
  • Officers describe the fleeing vehicle only as black and say a reported black SUV with its rear hatch open was seen nearby but has not been confirmed as involved.
  • Detectives canvassed the neighborhood and are urging anyone with surveillance or doorbell camera video to contact Holbrook Police Detective Michael Szczesny at 781-767-1212.
  • Police say community-supplied video is the key next step to identifying the vehicle and driver and could lead to criminal charges once verified.