Wilbraham Police Department
Press Release Update

The following is an update to the press release below from 07/20/14 – (Hit Run Pedestrian Crash)

Date  of Update:  07/21/14,  12:45am

Contact:  Sgt. Edward Lennon 

On 07/20/14 the Wilbraham Police Department identified the operator of the vehicle which struck a pedestrian near 104 Springfield Street in Wilbraham on 07/19/14.

A 27 year old male from Monson contacted the Wilbraham Police Department on 07/20/14. The male subsequently gave a statement to the police. The male was cited for Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Crash and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle.   

Press Release

Wilbraham Police Department

16 Main Street

Wilbraham, MA 01095

413-596-3837

Contact:  Sgt. Edward Lennon

Date of Release:   07/20/14    12:45am

Pedestrian Hit and Run with Injuries Crash

On Saturday 07/19/14 at approximately 10:45pm, the Wilbraham Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a pedestrian that had been struck by a vehicle in the area of 104 Springfield Street in Wilbraham.

Responders located a 27 year-old male pedestrian with significant lower extremity injuries. The victim was transported to a hospital by Wilbraham Fire Department ambulance with non-life threatening injuries.

The involved vehicle did not stop after the crash. A description of the vehicle was not immediately available. The crash is being investigated by Wilbraham Police Officer Justin Wall. Anyone with information is requested to contact the Wilbraham Police Department.